Realism

Realism, sometimes called naturalism, is generally the attempt to represent subject matter truthfully, without artificiality and avoiding speculative fiction and supernatural elements.

  • Dreamscape

    Dreams are our exaggerated reality. Real-life is hard, but dreamscape is the ‘in-betweenness, a place where consciousness and subconsciousness co-exists and where we succumb to or conquer our inhibitions, basically decide our truths.

  • Second Stories

    This mural is meant to look back on a time where many families would live on the second level of the building within their own business. This is less common now due to the emergence of the suburbs, yet mixed use buildings are reappearing due to urban densities in certain areas.

  • A History of Hats

    From 1908-1945, the Duncans Millinery and Dallian Hat Shop stood on Sargent Avenue in Winnipeg. This mural paints a scene of this hat shop, which displays hats from various regions and time periods. See muralsofwinnipeg.ca for a complete walk through of the hats in the mural.

  • Mending

    Winner of Mural of the Year 2016, this mural depicts a woman mending a ripped heart with thread. It represents the unity of First Nations peoples, from the South to the North. The muskox on her hat relate to how these animals protect their young from predators. The vamps on her poncho are symbols for the missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada, and it highlights the severity of this issue in this particular area of Winnipeg. The act of heart mending occurs every day, in various ways whether it be physical or spiritual, we are all on a process of healing.

  • Debewewin – Truth Rising

    Located on the Main Street Project building, this mural was painted in recognition of the first National Truth & Reconnciliation Day. Bright orange ribbons stretch across this mural honouring those we lost, and eagle figures represent the act of taking their spirits to peace. The turtle (miskwaadesi) is seen in between the ribbons represents the bringing of truth. To the left of the scene is a mother and child, highlighting the importance of a mothers’ protection, prayers and leadership for our children. The white outline represent the guidance of The Great Spirit. This mural acts as a reminder for us to recognize the tragedy of residential schools, missing children, survivors and the families affected.

  • Taking Flight

    The Mural named ‘Taking Flight’ is designed specifically for the Sherbrook Street community and Epic Information Solutions. This design showcases symbols of key subjects and phrases that have been brought to my attention by C.E.O., David Reid at Epic. It also depicts the vision I want to convey as an artist and a resident of the community of West Broadway, to bring empowerment and vitality to the area.

  • Sound of Time

    “The design shows a young girl observing the creative hustle of two older people. The concept shows how the creative sparks of older people can inspire the minds of youth who will eventually grow into the people they once idolized” (August 2022)

  • A Look at The Nook

    Driving north on Sherbrook over the river, past Misericordia Hospital at the first lights you will see the Nook Diner to your right, a restaurant that has been there for years. This popular breakfast stop is a long standing Winnipeg tradition. It has been a great place to get breakfast, lunch or supper and it has been the resting place for many tired nurses, students, patients, or just about anyone seeking a good meal.

  • Welcome to Canada

    This mural, depicting a black-indigenous woman, addresses Canada’s history of erasure Black & Indigenous stories and culture. The woman is seen smoking a cigarette in front of a natural landscape with birds above her head. She wears a garment with details of maple leaves on it. The yellow circles inside white squares is a symbol that was created by the artist and represents unity, but also the feeling of being stuck, spinning, and being controlled and blind.

  • N/A

    I’ve been feeling a connection to the Raven Animal Totem for a while now and this spot finally felt like the perfect place to paint it.
    I was stoked to meet multiple people with personal connections, stories and tattoos of this beautiful animal. Hearing their tales and appreciation for the Raven was magical and made depicting this large symbol of the Death / Rebirth cycle especially memorable for me

  • The Mojave Phone Booth

    In my design, I create the illusion of an oasis within an urban location. I wanted to commemorate the curious and serendipitous connections made in places of importance which are often overlooked. I chose to reference The Mojave Phone Booth, commenting on liminality and mirroring the history of 11th Ave in many ways.

  • Unnamed

    Exploring the shared iconographic relationships and cultural usage of Buffalo, Deer and Elk hide in First Nation cultural storytelling in addition to the Romanticised ‘Western’ Aesthetic of North America.