08/02/2026
The late W. JOEL GOOD
These designs were created by Joel Good, a traditional Coast Salish artist from Snuneymuxw First Nation, well-known for several inspiring local public art installations. In 2024, Joel won the City of Nanaimo Excellence in Culture Award for his achievements in visual art. His commissions include Departure Bay House Posts, City of Nanaimo Manole Covers, Downtown Bollards and many more projects as well as the frontal at the Nanaimo Art Gallery.
Good's designs are informed by Snuneymuxw oral history, taught to him by his father, the late Dr. William Good, Master artist and Hereditary Chief. Joel adeptly fused Snuneymuxw teachings and classical painting inspired by the work of his mother, artist and painter Sandra Moorhouse-Good, to form his own traditional style
Sadly, Joel passed away August 28th, 2024, at the age of 40. His legacy continues with his art featured on garments created by Ay Lelum - The Good House of Design, run by his sisters Aunalee Boyd-Good and Sophia Good. Joel’s designs on Ay Lelum couture and ready-to-wear garments have been on the runways of Vancouver Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week and have graced the pages of numerous publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
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