Abstract

Abstract art uses visual language of shape, form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world.

  • night hooves (and fruit)

    Door decor. night hooves (and fruit) are to the right of a door, under a window, between columns, behind that car, past the parking sign, around the corner from the entrance, across the street, behind a building, and over there. night hooves (and fruit) are a visual response to an adjacent mural at (former) Fools & Horses, Jade Rennie-Harper and Erin Ahl’s Birds of Paradise.

  • Birds of Paradise

    Mural created for Synonym Art Consultation and the Wall to Wall Mural & Cultural Festival 2015. Located on the side of 379 Broadway building, at the corner of Edmonton Street. Sponsored by Synonym Art Consultation, Graffiti Art Programming, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, Benjamin Moore, and Wall to Wall Mural & Culture Festival.

  • Walker Theatre Mural

    Located on the back of the former Walker Theatre, now the Burton Cummings Theatre, this mural is one of Winnipeg’s oldest murals that still stands today. Part of a public project known as Artwalls, Benson and Hendges Tobacco Company sponsored the project to “enhance the urban environment.” Winston Leathers’ mural was chosen as one of the three finalists, including artists Bill Lobchuk and Bruce Head. It was created around the same time as his Cosmic Variations series in the early 1970s.

  • Euphoria

    A euphoric wildlife scene featuring the Tortoise and Hare in a perfectly harmonious array of psychedelic colours. The artwork is inspired by the year of the water rabbit according to the lunar calendar, and is also reminiscent of the well known folktale. Rather than focusing on who wins the race, the artwork hopes to spark a sense of joy and stillness in the present moment. There is plenty of beauty to appreciate all around us and all it takes is a moment to stop and admire the lilies.

  • Violet King

    “My design is based on the first Black woman lawyer in Canada, Violet King. I choose to depict her in my design not only due to her connection to Alberta, being born in Calgary October 18th 1929, but for her prevalence as a figure of Canadian History. Violet was an adamant purveyor of justice practicing criminal law in Calgary and later in the US. This mural will serve as a memorial and celebration of Kings life and legacy with a hope that more folks will learn about her story.”

  • SÔHKÂTISIWIN

    ᓲᐦᑳᑎᓯᐃᐧᐣ, meaning “sôhkâtisiwin” or strength/power in Cree, and it depicts B-Girl and traditional fancy and hoop dancer, Angela Gladue. The mural is based on a photograph taken by Calgary photographer, Candice Ward.

  • Sun Dogs

    “This mural was created by transforming collected data of Winnipeg experiences into various patterns, colours and textures. In this process, a new representation of the city was created.”
    Sponsored by: Synonym Art Consultation, Graffiti Art Programming, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, Benjamin Moore, United Rentals and Wall-to-Wall Mural Festival

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    “I want to highlight the vegetation that takes control of the territories affected by forest fires. The black morel (edible) is presented in this work as a symbol of renewal. Life always resumes no matter what. Ferns are also present in post-fire areas.”

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    “A visual conversation between two people. Through mark making, textures, shapes and positive and negative overlap, the duo immerse themselves in a large scale intuitive abstract language . They also enjoy highlighting the materiality of the wall and or the surface they work with . Thus creating an important presence to the materiality of the place they are working in.”

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    “The design will represent a healthy, co-operative relationship between the Native culture and the community. In my artwork I use bold black lines and vibrant lively colors reminiscent of the woodland style of art. I use animals such as birds, bears, wolves, eagles, beavers, ravens and buffaloes to represent people or groups of people, and also to represent spiritual beings. I use circles to represent thoughts, ideas, statements, words, concepts, and principles. Whether you are driving or walking by the artwork, I am hoping that the art piece will aid in promoting a cooperative relationship and bring healing and unity to the community.”

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    The design creates a moment of dream-like calm and rest in a busy neighbourhood.

    Text taken from maryhaasdyk.com

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    The presence of contemporary artwork on publicly accessible walls in Calgary fosters a sense of community and belonging outside of standard public graphics that often have a commercial focus. Through our murals, we hope to add a sense of play and positivity to the city. We offer stimulating and harmonious visual poetry for the public to live with and grow alongside in their day to day activities. The abstract nature of our work allows viewers to access it in their own way, resulting in a plethora of meaning and interpretation. This positive addition to the Beltline fosters a more walkable community where people can explore the city and discover artwork along the way.

  • Akin

    Unity and concept of “being in this together.”

    Fragments of diverse young faces intermingle in a column of light within swirling ribbons of colour in this eight-story-high street mural. They coalesce into a radiant triple portrait with a message for our times. Akin is a refreshing work of urban art with an intelligent dose of spatial complexity and social engagement, wrapped up with remarkable craftsmanship.

  • The Readiness is All

    Sergey Ryutin worked with the local community and as part of the design team to develop The Readiness is All, a temporary public artwork fin Thomson Family Park Working in conjunction with the Street Art Program for Youth, the mural considers both the cultural heritage of the site, and reflects the vision and desires of the community and the Thomson family.