Dempsey Bob In His Own Voice

Dempsey Bob: In His Own Voice draws from extensive interviews with the artist, presenting the story of Bob's life and career in his own words, including his family history, his memories of growing up in the 1950's and 60's in the cannery culture of British Columbia's Skeena River, thoughts on his artistic development and influences, his travels to connect with artists and communities both domestic and international, his engagement in advocacy and activism, and his commitment to ensuring the continuity of tradition and innovation through his teaching, Taken as a whole, this publication reflects the changing face of Northern British Columbia from the 1950's to today.