Contemporary art is the art of today, produced in the second half of the 20th century or in the 21st century. Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing world.
Artist: Rebecca Remme, Eden Watt, Sandra Remme
Huron Street in Collingwood near St PaulThis mural is about the history of Collingwood, in particular the railway which transformed us from a small fishing village called Hen and Chickens Harbour to a major port on the Great Lakes. This mural commemorates 150 years of the railway and the museum building that was built 25 years ago to look like the 1873 station.
Artist: PichiAvo
333 Adelaide St. W, TorontoMercury and Psyche is an approximately 20-meter-tall mural on the east-facing wall of 333 Adelaide St. W in Toronto. The mural creatively uses Reinhold Begas’ 1878 marble statue “Mercury and Psyche” as its focal point, blended with a pink and blue background which contains numerous styled and re-contextualised tags from graffiti artists.
Artist: Ray Vidal
Sculpture Court - City Centre Skatepark, 300 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, CanadaRay Vidal created Ebb and Flow, a digital illustrated mural series located in Sculpture Court Skate park in the City of Mississauga. Depicting local Mississauga skateboarders and break-dancers that have helped shape and continue to build the Mississauga hip-hop and skateboard community over the last 15 years. The project was conceived to promote the skate park as a place to amplify local artists, uplift community voices and share stories to improve the user experience of the space. Creating a strong community feel that considers the park users and engaged viewers in a conversation exploring the relationship between urban design, architecture, public places and how shared spaces can help foster place making in the community. Showcasing local residents that have impacted the space and left their imprint on the city. Using the skatepark walls as monuments of celebrating and giving recognition to their legacies and upholding their work which continues to influence generations. Working closely with Mississauga skateboarders and break-dancers that use the space as the main inspiration for the series. Ray was able to create 14 different works of art capturing Mississauga’s diverse community and members in the form of portraits and iconography of important historical events, movements and moments captured by Mississauga photographers and videographers over the years. Honoring and celebrating local community members that have laid foundations for the Mississauga community and continue to build, putting the city on the map on an international level.
Artist: Emilie Darlington
10 Princess Ave, St Thomas, OntarioThis mural was created to inspire. Each flower represents something different and were chosen by guests to the Inn.
Iris (Trust, Hope), Forget Me Nots (Hope), Tulip (Caring, Respect), Malva (Health, Love, Protection), Daffodil (New Beginnings), Monarda (Health, Prosperity), Geranium (Determination).
Artist: Kryart
1 Centre Street St Thomas Ontario, Corner of King Street.Painted on a former rail underpass, this mural beautifully combines colour and the symbolism of good luck and positive energy.
Artist: Sbu One
130 Edward Street, St Thomas OntarioCreated to celebrate the life of Jumbo who became an icon in our city. Sbu one approached this mural as if it was a mausoleum for Jumbo to rest. The bell around Jumbo’s neck is a symbol of honour as it is like the one that sacred elephants wear.
