Art that uses flat tones of colour and sharp edges. The image gives the idea or concept of something without having to draw or paint every detail. May be designed using graphic design software, but not necessarily.
With this project, I sought to explore rootedness – in community, in time and in location. This long wall faces a retirement community, mostly Quebecers, and I wished not only to remind them of their pasts but also draw their attention to our future. I illustrated 12 local edible plants, organized by months during which…
Exaltation of the Squirrel, 38.5 x 41 feet, aerosol and latex on brick, Ville-Émard, Montréal. Created thanks to the support of Concertation Ville-Émard. Often overlooked or even looked down upon, it’s squirrels whom, according to the Haudenosaunee, we owe the discovery of maple syrup to. My family has and still does produced maple syrup and…
“Grandes soeurs, petites soeurs”, 14′ x 59′, aerosol and latex on brick, 2024. Produced thanks to the support of Lachine’s urban arts program and its Notre-Dame street. Located on unceded Haudenosonee lands, this mural led me to ask questions about my relationship with the land. Using strawberries as a guide, I first wanted to depict…
“Herons”, approx 24′ x 29′, aerosol, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. Paying hommage to Salaberry’s fauna and its coming generations, I wanted to combine aerosol with stained glass to contrast traditional techniques with modern ones. One thing that delights me when I paint these geometric works has been the input of various passer-bys talking about their places of origin…
A collaboration with Acityinbulgaria, Zach Lebel as assistant, aerosol, 70’ x 42’, Howick, 2025. Mural created thanks to the support from the HSL MRC as well as Ohisse. This mural celebrates the community and creative culture of Howick. Like us, the owners Bill and Diane have respective textile and large-scale painting practices with Diane creating…
Emily May Rose (she/her) is an award-winning artist and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. Based on her own experiences, Emily’s work features a cast of recurring characters (most notably her weed-smoking, pizza-eating raccoons) to depict humorous situations that are relatable to many of us who are trying to survive in an urban environment.
Love and passion flow through the JVN brand and I wanted to capture this by depicting figures with beautiful flowing hair cascading through the design reminiscent of waterfalls.
The mural name is an Anishinaabe word that describes the experience of having been on a long journey, and returning home (returning to your true self).
The mural’s ‘Bees and Urban Pollinators’ theme recognizes Riverside’s hidden green spaces that maintain wildflowers and local hives, as well as the area’s growing bee-keeping culture in the east-end.
This design featuring forms and visuals drawn from nature aims to remind passersby of the restorative peace, solitude and joy that can be found in the natural world that is so inextricably linked with the city of Toronto.
Alquimia’ (Spanish for ‘alchemy’) is a mural in a semi-abstract style. Paying homage to the Riverside neighbourhood, the mural is an interpretation of the quote “This river I step in is not the river I stand in” that speaks of the inevitable nature of all things: Alchemy and change.
Inspired by the resilience of the natural world, this stylized water garden highlights nature’s survival through harsh and changing conditions of our urban environments.
My name is Sadie & this mural represents the wave of change of more women being visible within graffiti.
I created this mural for my Grammie. I wanted to give thanks to her and honour her life and her journey. She was a genocidal camp survivor, (formerly known as residential “school” survivor) and I am here today and have my culture, because she survived.
This mural depicts dark hands digging or separating the earth to create a waterway path that winds like a blue snake.
It takes collective efforts to restore, protect and nurture the changing landscape of The Don. The Cycle illustrates the interconnectedness of water and how it nourishes animals, plants and humans within the ecosystem. The steady stream reminds us of the urgent protection it requires today to thrive in future generations.
In this mural, Haenahhh revisited her experiences and memories of Riverside and the Don River: walking and bicycling along the water and taking a quick break admiring the nature around the neighbourhood, it makes you forget that you’re in the city.
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…
‘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…
Commissioned by the City of Wood Buffalo for the Wood Buffalo Mural fest.
Painted by fatspatrol for Up Here Festival Year 10 themed “Are we there yet?”
In artist Lorne Julien’s own words, the mural’s imagery includes “the eagle (kitpu) [which] is an important animal to the Mi’kmaw people (L’nu’k). It symbolizes respect, love and protection. When an eagle shows up in your path, it is seen as a good and hopeful sign, a good moment to show gratitude and send prayers….
“Little By Little” is a community mural project led by local artists Bareket Kezwer and Julia Prajza, designed as a gift of love to the West Toronto Railpath. Drawing inspiration from the power of collective, incremental actions and ancestral healing knowledge, this initiative aims to transform a prominent urban space into a canvas that celebrates…
Celebrating Burlington’s Twin Cities Public Art Project – Sponsored by the City of Burlington Vinyl Wrap June 2024 Harmony Across Horizons serves as a visual celebration of the unique bond between Burlington and Itabashi, promoting the values of peace, unity, and global understanding. The design encapsulates the essence of Itabashi’s meaning, “plank bridge,” while celebrating…
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