Latham Mack, a Nuxalk artist from Kamloops, BC, has been immersed in his Nation’s art since childhood. Growing up in Bella Coola and attending Acwsalcta School, Latham was surrounded by culture, creativity, and community. As a youth, he sold painted plaques to ferry travellers and learned carving from his grandfather, hereditary Chief Lawrence Mack. By grade 10, he was contributing to large-scale works, including a 20-foot totem pole carved alongside Tony Speers. His formal training at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art included mentorship from master artists Stan Bevan, Ken McNeil, and Dempsey Bob, under whom he apprenticed for five years.
Today, Latham is an established artist with works in prestigious collections including UBC’s Museum of Anthropology and the Burke Museum in Seattle. While rooted in traditional Nuxalk forms, his art bends and evolves, embodying a contemporary style that remains deeply respectful of its origins. Through each piece, Latham continues to share and shape the cultural legacy he was born into.