Pookmis

Kelly Robinson's family origins are rooted in Bella Coola, British Columbia with descendants from both Nuxalk and Ahousaht First Nations. He has apprenticed with artists Jim McGuire and Gordon Dick. Robinson has also mentored under renowned artists, Tim Paul, Ron Hamilton, Dempsey Bob, Alvin Mack, Stan Bevan and Ken McNeil.

Robinson uses his art to tell stories of the Nuxalk and Nuu-chah-nulth peoples, their land and culture. He examines stories of the supernatural, potlatch societies, as well as the land and the sea. Robinson's work is represented in private, corporate and public collections around the world.