Projects > Public and Private Art > Spinning Through Time by Cole Sparrow-Crawford

“Spinning through time”, by @colesparrowcrawford, is a series of fabricated spindle-whorls documenting the modernization of traditional practices & materials in Coast Salish design. They are located at the entrance to one of five departments located at UBC Gateway.

“The People of the Rivergrass” at the Prototype Clinic
“Seventh Generation” at Student Health Services
“Creator’s Hands” at Language Science & Faculty of Arts
“Matriarch” at Nursing
“The Runner” at Kinesiology

Each spindle-whorl is fabricated with both reclaimed red cedar and old growth reclaimed red cedar, as well as V-carved anodized aluminum and copper elements.


Artist: Cole Sparrow-Crawford
Client: UBC Properties Trust
Materials: Six aluminum artwork panels painted Matthews 2 part urethane with high performance adhesive vinyl artwork on faces
Location: UBC Gateway (Gateway Health), 5955 University Blvd, Vancouver
Installation Date: March, 2026