Introducing the Kuper Island Encaustic Totem from the Unearthed Series: a soulful tribute created on reclaimed wood, each bundle and twig representing a child from the poignant legacy of residential schools who never made it home.

Infused with an earthy and organic essence, this totem exudes resilience, with pops of vibrant orange echoing the strength of spirit amidst adversity.

The Kuper Island Indian Residential School, also known as Kuper Island Indian Industrial School, operated from 1889 to 1975 on Kuper Island, near Chemainus, British Columbia.

Experience the palpable narrative woven into every inch of this totem, a poignant reminder of the past and a beacon of hope for the future