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Dean “Deano” Johnstone

Bro. Dean “Deano” Johnstone is a Christchurch artist, designer, signwriter, performer and Freemason whose creative life has taken him into some unexpected places.

Raised around creativity, Deano built a career in design and signwriting and later worked in the New Zealand film industry, including as Chief Signwriter on Peter Jackson’s King Kong.

He is also an international performer, having sung in Los Angeles, Mexico and Las Vegas — a striking contrast for someone who admits that reading from a page in Lodge can still make him nervous.

Within Freemasonry, Deano is less interested in titles than contribution. He brings practical skill, curiosity and a strong interest in symbolism, art and personal growth, approaching the Craft as a gradual journey of learning, perseverance and experience.

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