Spirit Pole

PUBLIC INSTALLATION

The Spirit Pole was the beginning of Carey’s community engaged artistic practice. Over 13 weeks, he and his team travelled to over 50 communities in the province, from Victoria to Cranbrook, to Fort Nelson. At each stop, individuals from the community were invited to carve a chip from the pole. The Spirit Pole was unveiled at the Cowichan 2008 Opening Ceremonies at the North American Indigenous Games, and remains as a permanent legacy within that community today.

OTHER INSTALLATIONS

Dragon and Tiger Mural

A private commission that is three stories high depicting a dragon and tiger.

Convergence

A collaborative art piece created with Jordan Hill and Omid Afarinzad that resides in the Esquimalt Town Centre.

The Last Totem

The final totem carved out of old growth red cedar to inspire industry and government change in the face of a climate crisis.

All My Relations RRU

All My Relations is a stainless steel installation in the Dogwood Auditorium at Royal Roads University. The design speaks to the concept of the Kwakwak’awakw term awi’nakola, which means to live in good relations with the land, air, water, spirit world, and everything within them.

Frankfurt Book Fair

The Witness Blanket was featured as Canada’s “Guest of Honour” at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Hearts and Hands

Beginning in 2018, Hearts and Hands was a project with Oaklands Elementary to integrate authentic Indigenous learning into the classroom in a “hearts on, hands on” manner.

Sooke Harbour House Pole

A private commission carved to represent each member of the owner’s family.

Dancing Wind

A large-scale commission for the 2010 Olympic Games, consisting of four large panels created from stainless steel, cedar, and glass.

Emily Carr Tribute

As a tribute to Emily Carr’s works, Haida Totems, Cha-atl (1912) and Big Eagle, Skidegate (1929), Carey designed and carved a wooden house front and eagle statue in Chemainus, B.C.

EAGLE Project

For the EAGLE Project, Carey collaborated with Indigenous youth to carve two totem poles. The project was one facet of a program for youth empowerment through the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

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