6 GEORGIANVIEW DIGITAL WINTER 2024-25
2024 PREMIER'S AWARDS
While most stories we read are printed on paper or displayed on a screen, Georgian alumnus Solomon King—a Saugeen
Ojibway Nation artist and craftsman—takes a different approach, using wood, stone and even glass to convey his
compelling narratives. Through carvings, sculptures and other works, King combines his creativity and heritage to create
timeless pieces that preserve and celebrate Indigenous stories and traditions—and after more than two decades, his
artistic mastery and storytelling continue to garner widespread acclaim.
Starting his career as a stone mason using techniques passed down through generations and gained during his time
at OCAD University, King sought to expand and evolve his skills while finding ways to distinguish himself from other
artists. After watching carpenters and cabinetmakers in action on job sites, King enrolled in Georgian's Cabinetmaking
Techniques program in 2018 to learn how to work with wood directly and incorporate this material into his creations.
through award-winning
creativity, crasmanship
and storytelling
SKILLED TRADES
NOMINEE
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Solomon King (class of 2018) Cabinetmaking Techniques
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