Mural representing the history of the neighbourhood with the imagery of a hare running down the river

Wabos Sipi

Mural commissioned by the committee “Habiter mon quartier du vieux-Masson”, painted on the St-Jean de Brébeuf primary school, acrylic on bricks, 45′ by 36′, 2019

Along the Riverbanks Mural

Along the Riverbanks

As our urban environment grows and becomes more and more dense, we are surrounded by fewer wild spaces and it is important to protect and appreciate the ones that remain, as well as the flora and fauna that inhabit them. Continuous tracts of urban woodland such as the Don River valley allow a diverse ecosystem…

The image shows a large, vibrant mural painted on the side of a building against a bright blue sky with some clouds. The mural features a striking combination of natural and symbolic elements. On the left side, there are large, detailed flowers including an echinacea flower and three brightly coloured tulips. A bee is visible on the echinacea flower, emphasizing themes of pollination and nature's interconnectedness. In the centre, a graceful swan swims with several fluffy cygnets on its back, set against a background of blue water. To the right, a purple echinacea flower appears, with a swallowtail butterfly perched on it. Further right, a realistic depiction of a human skull adorned with golden crown speaks to the strong theatre culture. The mural is composed of many small, colourful hearts, giving it a pixelated effect from a distance. In front of the mural, a person stands in a mostly empty parking lot, wearing a black jacket and light blue jeans.

Heart of the Community

This mural embodies the idea that love is abundant and transformative when acknowledged. Composed of 25,000 individual heart pixels, the piece symbolizes the many small contributions that collectively shape a thriving community. Each heart represents an act of kindness, a shared experience, or a connection—woven together to reflect the unity and diversity within Stratford. Beyond…

A vibrantly coloured mural depicting an alien machine of many parts painted onto a garage door. Screens and wires attached to each other fill the entirety of the mural, with only a small amount of background colour showing through. The pieces of machinery are coloured in vibrant hues of turquoise, blue, purple and orange and feature bold outlines. Many of the pieces have cute, stylized faces on them as if they are alive. While they are machines, they drip and flow together almost as if made of clay. In the lower left corner is the signature of the artist painted in turquoise, it reads "Earth to Elize".

Strange Connections

‘Strange Connections’ was created as a part of the 2024 KJ BIT Collective Laneway Mural Jam on September 14th, 2024. It was the artist’s (Earth to Elize) first ever Aerosol mural. The theme of the Mural Jam was “connection”. This piece celebrates connection and collaboration through the depiction of a strange, flowing alien machine. It’s…

A photograph of a mural featuring a mom doing groceries with her son on a bike that defies physics. a buff dog is standing up on the back looking at a bird hidden in a chard. an orange cat with wings walks out of an apple house towards the rainbow forest.

Surprise

Commissioned by Karma Food Co-Op through a Call for Submissions process and supported by StreetARToronto, Wandy Cheng painted this 52 feet wide x 14 feet tall wraparound design at the front entrance to attract new members to the laneway. The immersive environment made up of local produce during a parent’s commute may also resonate with…

Portrait of Simona Lisa with red shawl.

Simona Lisa

I have photographed a Calgary artist [Simone Saunders] with her textile work. Her work is especially important these days on a global scale, but I am also hoping to utilize this opportunity with BUMP in order to bring attention and support to one of my peers in the Calgary art scene. The overall composition plays off of the form of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa with a modern subject.