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Carey Newman

BC
Artist, Director, Producer

Carey Newman is a master carver and artist who works with wood, stone, gold, silver, gems, glass, steel and bronze. He spearheaded the large-scale art installation, “Witness Blanket,” a national monument to Residential School Survivors. He designs and creates everything from fine jewellery to giant totems, from steel sculptures to a travelling monument. He has co-directed a documentary, produced a mobile app, studied classical piano and been a professional opera singer. Through public commissions and community engagement projects, his artistic and social justice interests have intersected, and he has become an advocate for Indigenous rights.

Achievements

1xFunded team lead

Past projects

The Oaklands Totem
The Oaklands TotemDocumentary · $50,000 Fund
Team lead

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