Maynard Johnny Jr. is a Coast Salish artist who began creating art at seventeen. Influenced by Robert Davidson, the late Art Thompson, and Mark Henderson, he developed a distinctive style rooted in tradition and shaped by his own vision.
Maynard is best known for his graphic work, but he also designs and crafts silver and gold jewellery. He works with wood as well, carving masks and panels that reflect his deep connection to Coast Salish culture.
He has created logos for many Indigenous organizations and businesses, earning several awards for his designs. One of his most meaningful projects was an 8‑by‑3‑foot salmon sculpture he designed for the World Trade Center in New York to honour the lives lost on 9/11.
Maynard continues to explore new ways to share his culture and plans to expand his work in precious metals, wood, and other mediums.