Whimsical art is a vibrant and playful style of art that is childlike and carefree. It is characteristically (but not necessarily) bright, colorful, and fun.
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…
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).
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.
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.
Mural commissioned by the committee “Habiter mon quartier du vieux-Masson”, painted on the St-Jean de Brébeuf primary school, acrylic on bricks, 45′ by 36′, 2019
This mural aims to celebrate the urban biodiversity that natural corridors like the Don River ravine support, as well as calling attention to the threat that invasive species and shrinking habitats have on the healthy biodiversity of our city. Pictured in the design are a few native animal species that rely on these corridors to…
‘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…
This was commissioned by the Citadel + Compagnie with a grant from the City of Toronto. “Citadel + Compagnie is a dance organization with its home, The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance, embedded within the Regent Park community of downtown Toronto. Through its creation, curation and cultivation of contemporary dance, Citadel + Compagnie’s mission is…
“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…
Commissioned by Karma Food Co-Op through a Call for Submissions process and supported by StreetARToronto, Wandy Cheng painted this 52 feet wide x 14 feet tall wraparound design at the front entrance to attract new members to the laneway. The immersive environment made up of local produce during a parent’s commute may also resonate with…
This mural features three stunning moths, native to North America, including a cecropia moth, polyphemus moth, and garden tiger moth. The background incorporates apple tree blossoms, maple tree keys, and birch tree blossoms, species that these moths frequent.
A Culture Days Event: Community Mural Project, presented by the St. Catharines Downtown Association. Designed by the artist for the public to paint under artist’s guidance as a Culture Days activity. Facing the parking lot next to 27 James Street.
Private commission.
For Bellbox Murals.
The mystical and natural elements of the artwork pay tribute to the beauty of the local area’s homes, trails, parks, ponds, people and the sun and moon as a global connection between all forms of life. Each element’s unique and distinct personality is intertwined, reflecting the Baby Point community.
On side fence of Ship & Anchor Pub.
In an homage to Canada and the richness of our forests, Wosnan highlights in his beautiful mural the decline of our green areas due to human intervention.
his design is rooted in my painting practice, meshing the floral imagery that reference my Dene heritage, with an original image of the Evening Grosbeak, a local bird, to create a dynamic, fun and expressive artwork.
With 61 gallons of paint, 290 cans of spray paint, and a 110-ft canvas, Astro, a graffiti artist from Paris, has managed to catch the eye of many Calgarians.
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