Illustration

An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media.

  • Catch me Sippin’

    By disorienting the viewer to conjure feelings of confusion, I have layered several identical works that demonstrates the concept of movement. By generating work using illustrative and manipulative methods, I reveal an inherent awkwardness; a humour that echoes our own vulnerabilities. I consider said movement as a metaphor for the ever-seeking human who experiences a continuous loss of creative energy. Isolating this creates new sequences that reveal an inseparable relationship between motion and the never ending pursuit of perfecting one’s craft. And coffee is great. That’s what this dude be sippin’. Sometimes, if I drink a lot of it, I get a little shaky shaky in my ol’ funny bones and I feel like said illustration. Michael calls me a ‘caffeine fiend’.

  • Diversity Mural

    The Berwick Mural Society proudly announced Halifax artist Ibe Ananaba as the winner of their 2023 mural competition. The 2023 theme is diversity and the large-scale mural will be featured on the expansive south wall of the Shur-Gain Feeds’n Needs building located at 229 Commercial Street. The start date of the mural was Tuesday, June 20th, and was completed on the 6th of July, 2023.

  • Brian Sinclair

    This mural depicts a portrait of Indigenous man Brian Sinclair, who died in 2008 while waiting to be seen in emergency at Health Sciences Centre. Sinclair, with a treatable infection was killed by racism, and wasn’t discovered dead until 34 hours after his arrival. He was only 45 when he died. His death was a wake-up call for many Winnipegers and for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, who then planned to implement more recommendations, and take accountability for anti-racist policies in healthcare.

  • 365 Hargrave Mural

    This mural was unveiled on Aboriginal Day in 2005, and is located on the side of the Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada Building, also known as the New Hargrave Building or the Film Exchange Building. The mural itself is on a vinyl material, and it celebrates and represents the contribuions that Indigenous people have made in furthering the nation.

  • 460 Main St Mural

    This Main Street mural was created by Icelandic artist Sara Riel. It consists of four connected panels displayed on the North wall of the Birt’s Saddlery building. With a white background with splashes of bright watercolour, a sheet ghost-like figure is seen to the left of the image. Emerging from the bottom of this figure are birds, flying towards the right side. For more information: https://leifnorman.net/sara-riel-art-installation-468-main-street-april-2010/

  • Berwick Centennial Mural

    The Berwick Centennial Mural is to commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Incorporation of Berwick as a Town on May 25th, 1923. The mural project was conceptualized and commissioned by the Berwick Mural Society, and this project was our second annual Call for Proposals concept. The mural planning began with the selection of an artist through a Call for Proposals in April of 2022. The winning design – created by Kristen De Palma, KDP Letters in partnership with Jake Seibert, Talking Wall Designs – was chosen through several stages of deliberation. Painting began on May 13th and was completed on May 21st, 2022.

  • 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.

  • Sneaky Peak

    “I’m thrilled to have a mural location in the Beltline, especially along our 12th Avenue cycle path. The open public location allows full accessibility to art and has certainly inspired my design. As people move past the mural, whether it’s in a rush to work or a relaxing stroll, my aim is to put a smile on their face. The simplicity
    of smiling reduces stress and generates more positive emotions, and my colourful quirky mural is designed to contribute to good health. The mural is a forced perspective display of condominium-style birdhouses, with sneaky cats popping up in several spots. A singular little bird is successfully avoiding their daunting hunt, happily placed right in the middle. Whether it’s the artistic colour and strong lines or the kooky concept, I hope that my BUMP mural contributes to making the city of Calgary an attractive and fun destination.”

  • 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.”

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    On Inner City Brewing back alley wall

    Part of YYC BUMP (Beltline Urban Murals Map)
    Sponsored by TD Canada Trust