This mural is inspired by the genre of music called “electro-swing” and created by Ben Moon. Originally accompanied by LED sculptures that were animated by your movement (since removed). The LED-wrapped dancers come to life when music – chosen by you – is broadcast...
This beautifully mural combines floral and geometric images with the face of a black woman. Painted in 2018, this hidden gem of a mural is visible from the Ctrain and to pedestrians walking into Kensington from Sunnyside (others will have to go looking for it —...
The inspiration for the project began with researching the neighbourhoods of Kensington, Sunnyside and West Hillhurst. Mark collaborated with local writer Emily Ursuliak who wrote poems based on historical and societal aspects of the areas. Stories of the sounds of...
Artist: Jarett Lee Sitter “During my time gathering stories from locals in Kensington with Caitlynn, we learned of a man who lived on 15th street who raised pigeons. Not just your everyday scavenger, pecking at discarded McDonald’s, pedestrian pigeons,...
Graphic line-art captures local history myths, stories and lies from Hillhurst and Sunnyside residents. Artist: Jackie Huskisson Location: 301 10 Street NW (in front of The Kensington by Bucci) #Utilistories Project Kensington helped develop the Utility Box Public Art...
This ‘urban jungle garden with little leopards’ installation was inspired by local stories of two friendly neighbourhood tabby cats. Artist: Andrew Tarrant Location: 1120 Kensington Rd NW (on the SW corner of Norfolk House) #Utilistories Project Kensington...
