A Departure, Ilan Sandler, 2009
The artist’s approach for this mural, was to include colours that make up both the urban and natural surroundings of Lethbridge and brighten them up for a more vibrant growing downtown. In doing this, the artist hopes to engage the public with art that’s different yet...
Lethbridge is a unique, diverse, and interesting city. Situated in traditional Blackfoot territory in the shadow of the foothills, our community is a confluence of cultures. First People, settlers, and new Canadians all call Lethbridge home. There are a variety of...
The hare in motion serves as a vibrant centerpiece that inspires physical, mental, and social wellness. Positioned at the edge of the warehouse district, the mural bridges the natural world with our urban environment. Through dynamic movement, the artist aims to...
This mural celebrates the essence of southern Alberta's landscapes, blending Nicholas Sheran's pioneering legacy with vivid elements of nature. A tribute to the iconic wildlife, majestic mountain ranges, and peaceful prairies that surround Lethbridge, the artist hopes...
The awning above the multicultural centre features 54 languages and 278 words about home, community, belonging, and celebration. The words themselves fade in and out of the sky and the silhouettes, peeking in and out of the design, some triggering recognition, others...
This mural, completed in the artist’s trademark photorealism style, depicts five different facial expressions of a child captured over the first 18 months of their life. It is this pure childlike energy and zest for life that plays a large part in keeping us young at...
This artwork is based on prayer and growth and engages with the themes of Reconciliation through the desire to use art as a creative tool for communities. It represents walking in two worlds, staying balanced through prayer and positive action. There are traditional...
“Green Jay" was created by Jerry Rugg (aka birdO) to infuse its urban environment with a touch of nature’s surreal beauty. In his signature style, this exquisite artwork features a surreal bird, depicted with an imaginative and whimsical flair, nestled amidst lush...
'Murisanga' seeks to celebrate the multitude of cultures, languages, and ethnicities that make up the community of Lethbridge. The work highlights the term "Welcome" or similar translations in various languages, including Kiswahili, Dari, Kinyarwanda, Arabic,...
This work is based on a Blackfoot tipi, with the designs and images becoming "books" in and of themselves. Each tells a different story, and all have the connecting theme of the sky beings, the spirit world, and the earth. The natural world is the foundation of...
A Similar Nature was created in response to the mentorship I was awarded with ceramic artist Susan Day from London, ON in 2022. Part of the mentorship involved working with Day in her studio and installing her public art mosaic The New Nature at Legacy Park. Both Day...
The Niitsitapi have a long-standing relationship with the area, which is known as Sikóóhkotok or Black Rock. This name refers to the coal found in abundance in southern Alberta which makes surviving harsh winters possible. Sikóóhkotok is also an annual wintering camp...