A Snuneymuxw artist now has his work displayed on one of Nanaimo’s ice-resurfacing machines.
Noel Brown, a master carver, has created designs for several public projects in the city, including the welcome poles at Maffeo Sutton Park and Fire Station No. 1.
Each year, Brown designs artwork for Orange Shirt Day on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This year, his design was made into a wrap for the hood of one of the city’s Zambonis.
“The City of Nanaimo is honoured to showcase the work of Snuneymuxw artist Noel Brown. By placing this design on the ice resurfacer, we are reminded that reconciliation is not a single day, but a responsibility we carry together in our daily lives as a community. We are grateful to Noel Brown for sharing his vision, and we are proud to see his work become part of Nanaimo’s cultural landscape,” said Mayor Leonard Krog.
