Bio

Trev Husband is an artist of Cree (Muskeg Lake), Gitxsan (Kispiox), French, English, and Scottish ancestry, born and raised on Haida Gwaii. His work reflects a deep connection to the Northwest Coast, shaped by both his cultural heritage and the lands and communities that have influenced his artistic journey.

After graduating, Trev spent a decade immersed in the contemporary music scene in Vancouver, an experience that informed his creative voice and sense of rhythm and composition. In 2011, after relocating to Vancouver Island, he turned his focus toward carving, beginning a dedicated exploration of Northwest Coast form and practice.

Trev apprenticed with respected Cowichan artists Herb Rice and Harold Joe, building a strong foundation in Coast Salish carving traditions. He later expanded his practice through the study of Northern Formline under master artists Corey Bulpitt and Ernie Swanson, and years of self-study. In recent years, he has worked closely with Coast Salish artist Dylan Thomas, contributing to several significant projects, including three totem poles and numerous large-scale carved panels.

Working primarily in yellow and red cedar, Trev creates a range of traditional and contemporary works, including masks, paddles, bentwood boxes, wall panels, and totem poles. His multidisciplinary practice also includes metal sculpture in collaboration with Ruggid Coast, as well as silkscreen printing, digital design, and tattoo work.

Trev is currently based in Victoria, British Columbia, where he works from a studio on the  Songhees Reserve, shared with artists Dylan Thomas and Dean Heron.