A portrait is an artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant.
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…
I wanted to create an image that evokes the fact that everyone can feel at home and welcome in this space,” said Ms. Hillion at the inauguration.
The text accompanying the work, ‘Being Well Here’, is in the same vein. It reflects the municipality’s desire to promote an open and inclusive environment and is reflected in the posture and expression of the figure depicted.
Portrait of Amy Winehouse
This work is part of the “Fous du Français” project, initiated by the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) with financial support from the Government of Quebec, the Cultural Development Agreement of the Montmagny MRC, and Member of Parliament Mathieu Rivest.
The mural “Terre commune” presents the vastness of the local landscape: the river, its islands, and its mountains. It evokes the diversity of the population, united by the French language.
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 “L’Envol” (The uplifitng) highlights the invisible burden that society imposes on women.
This unique Art-Nouveau mural is designed to bring visitors around the corner to explore more of the Chemainus Public Market.
The piece centres on love, support and holding space for another. In the immediate physical surroundings, a new park is being made, along with a stage, playground
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.
The sun the beaches, the food, the ocean … there are no words… just a Vybe.
The City of Richmond Hill commissioned Sarah Alinia Ziazi to paint Storage Bunker at Morgan Boyle Park in celebration of “RH150”, the City’s 150th Anniversary. For each project, artists were asked to capture Richmond Hill’s past, present and future to provide a sense of social connectivity and community pride.
The City of Richmond Hill commissioned Sheryln Hu to paint Storage Bunker at Eyer Homestead Ropes Course Bunker in celebration of “RH150”, the City’s 150th Anniversary. For each project, artists were asked to capture Richmond Hill’s past, present and future to provide a sense of social connectivity and community pride.
Large scale mural for local landmark Grossman’s Tavern featuring legendary blues musicians, painted by John Nobrega and assisted by Allan Bender and Haven Hughes.
Jason Skinner, in collaboration with Crypt and Stella, created this mural to imagine tiny interactions between wildlife.
Jaimie Peerless (@phantomgirl13) organized and collectively created this mural to honour the legacy of boxer Bryan Gibson. Gibson founded the Evangeline Trail Boxing Club in Kentville, where he was an inspiring coach, referee and Olympian.
This mural is a tribute to local legend and artist Matthew Cupido.
Celine Gabrille’s mural pays tribute to her favourite fashion icon – her mother. Her mother wore tailored suits to project a feminist, stylish message to classes at Acadia University in the 1960’s.
The mural pays tribute to local writer Theresa McAuley Robinson, who was murdered by her second husband in 1904.
The theme of this mural, according to the artist, is renewal, transformation and change.
Muralist Wild Drawing painted this mural for Festival Inspire in 2018. This non-profit, Moncton-based festival aims to establish art in public spaces, promoting accessible, community-engaged art. More information about the festival can be found here: www.festivalinspire.com. WD is an artist born in Bali, Indonesia. His murals can be found all over the world, online at…
SLIM SAFONT painted this mural in 2022 for Festival Inspire, a Moncton-based, non-profit street art festival. More of Safont’s artwork can be found online at www.slimsafont.com and on Instagram: @slimsafont
This mural was painted in 2015 by Dutch artist Eelco van den Berg on Edith Cavell School for Festival Inspire. This non-profit festival aims to establish art in public spaces, promoting accessible, community-engaged art. More information about the festival can be found here: www.festivalinspire.com. 270 students from Edith Cavell collaborated with the artist on this…
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