Blazeworks

“Elevate” - Spray Paint on  30ft x 10ft Wall. Commissioned by BHDP Architecture for Proctor and Gamble Canada.
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I wrapped up this year's mural season with a very challenging and rewarding project for my biggest client yet. This piece pushed me into new directions. It encouraged me to focus on the details (which I obviously was thrilled about), while also exploring complicated themes in a more subtle way. It also had the longest design phase I’ve ever encountered, taking four months of iteration changes, meetings and revisions to reach the final approved design. After travelling down this long road, I want to say that I’m incredibly grateful for this project, and proud of the final result. Check out the write-up below:
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This mural incorporates the themes of Our People, Unity /Togetherness and Diversity.
Our five senses help us determine our own personal realities, which are all unique and diverse in their own way. The theme of “Our People  is represented through this lens, by incorporating a diverse array of face / body parts associated with our five senses. These are displayed through different ages, cultural backgrounds and genders. A hand gesture of the American Sign Language letter “P” is located in the middle of the composition below the large eye. When used in a circular motion with both hands, the word “people" is communicated. This element represents our sense of touch, as well as diversity through physical ability / disability. 
The mural incorporates various imagery that represents Canada. This “West To East” concept starts on the left hand side and moves across the composition. The left side of the mural represents the West coast of Canada, incorporating a mountain range, Pacific Dogwood flowers, and a Stellars Jay wing. A strand of a wheat plant beside the ear represents the Canadian prairies. The right side is more Central Canada and the East Coast, featuring a rocky cliff face with water, detail of a Monarch Butterfly's wing,  and Blue Flag Iris flower. All of this imagery is connected and interlinked through harmonious color and movement to further strengthen the theme of “Togetherness”.
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