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The Ball Is In Your Court, Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins, January 2019

Contented Cabbage

Contented Cabbage

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...

Dara Krein
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Confluence

Confluence

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...

Darcy Logan and Aaron Hagan
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Hare and Now

Hare and Now

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...

Sarah Slaughter
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Tranquil Tracks

Tranquil Tracks

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...

Jen Roberts
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Embodied

Embodied

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...

Kelaine Devine
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Young at Heart

Young at Heart

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...

Alex Kwong
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Sending Blessings

Sending Blessings

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...

Nathan Meguinis
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Green Jay

Green Jay

“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...

Jerry Rugg
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Murisanga

Murisanga

'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,...

Grace Wirzba
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Who Said That? Who Said That? Who Said That?

Who Said That? Who Said That? Who Said That?

The work, Who Said That? Who Said That? Who Said That? celebrates one of the House Finches of Lethbridge, the Robin. Through the use of bright colours and a handwoven background, Mather-Cocks, hopes to inspire the viewer to grow a deeper appreciation and curiosity...

Karla Mather-Cocks
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