![]() (James North and Wilson Street)įollow: local artist Scott McDonald has brought one of the city’s first VR murals to life at the site of the old Tivoli Theatre on James Street North. You can also watch Mother Nature come to life with a quick tap of a QR code. The contrast of soft natural elements and sharp robotic edges symbolize the harmony that can exist between nature and technology. Light hues of green, purple, pink, and orange surround the face of a strong woman, who is meant to represent a new Mother Earth. The resulting blue, green and yellow piece was the people's choice! Mother Natureįollow: for the 2022 Concrete Canvas Festival by Toronto based artist, Bacon, this striking mural will stop you in your tracks. He then projected the best ten and asked the public to vote on their favourite via Instagram. Before he coloured in the bird, artist Scott McDonald, invited passersby to scan a QR code to try their hand at painting their own version. ![]() Where: 12 York Blvd (York Street Parkade Wall)įollow: massive Peregrine Falcon mural (representing Hamilton's unofficial city bird) is one of the first of its kind. Don't just take our word for it, because the best way to experience the beauty and power of this collection is in person. With bright colours and bold imagery, the works of various artists come together to share the message that this is a space where all are not only welcome, but also celebrated. E., 197 King William St., 215 King St E., 19 King William St.Īrtists: Amani Muhammad Ruiz with Robyn Lightwalker, Parisa Partovi, Ismaeil Rezaei, Leila Partoi and Tania Sedighi as Olka Art Collective, Stylo Starr and Kate Szaboįollow: striking mural series located in downtown's International Village, stands as a tribute to the unique and diverse experience of women of colour in Hamilton. Hess Street RavenĪrtists: Mique Michelle & Kalkidan Assefaįollow: & striking piece featuring a huge raven, turtle and other earth elements was a collaboration between Mique Michelle and Kalkidan Assefa during the 2019 Concrete Canvas Festival which welcomed local and visiting muralists to “elevate the visual landscape of the city while simultaneously inspiring a new generation of artists.” Downtown Murals A World of Welcome Bacon often features animals in his art to raise awareness of endangered species. He visited Hamilton to create this detailed hand and butterfly piece during the Concrete Canvas Festival in 2019 (founded by multi discipline local artist Leon Robinson and curated by artist Scott McDonald). Helping Handįollow: Bacon is a world-renowned graffiti artist who’s best known for his colourful aerosol pieces. As you get closer, you begin to see the detail behind every brushstroke that brings this young woman to life. Toronto based artist, Megan Oldhues, use of rich earth tones make the piece feel like it has lived forever among the historic red-brick buildings of Hess Street. Hess Street Woman with Flowersįollow: of 2022 Concrete Canvas Festival, this expansive mural is a reminder that beauty can emerge in the most unexpected places. The little ducks on the bottom right corner represent the Vanderkwaak family, who own the shop. This vibrant and whimsical design includes donuts, monsters, dinosaurs, a dragon and other characters straight from a fairytale. The talented Hamilton-based artist of Vermillion Sands who hand-painted this vibrant piece have had their work featured in National Geographic and Oprah Magazine among many. ![]() Follow: find one of the largest murals on the street at the corner of Charlton Avenue and Locke Street outside the insanely popular Donut Monster. ![]()
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