​At a young age, Charles Van Sandwyk demonstrated a wide variety of artistic talent. Following his family's emigration from South Africa, Van Sandwyk made an income performing as a magician and unicyclist throughout his high school years. He developed a talent for calligraphy, which later influenced his style of illustration. At 20, he travelled to Fiji, where he developed a deep connection to the Pacific and the art of storytelling found amongst Fijian culture. Van Sandwyk has written and illustrated a number of books and publications. Some of his works have been​ held in the National Library of Canada. 

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The Ship of Wisdom, 1998 

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