Senator Murray Sinclair
This mural is paint by Charlie Johnston and youth at the Selkirk Regional Comprehensive High School
Mural is Senator Murray Sinclair
Senator Murray Sinclair
Senator Murray Sinclair attended the Selkirk Regional Comprehensive High School .He went on to become a First Nation lawyer who served as Chairman of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation. Senator Sinclair also was the first Aboriginal Judge appointed in the province Manitoba.
Mural is Senator Murray Sinclair
Senator Murray Sinclair
Senator Murray Sinclair attended the Selkirk Regional Comprehensive High School .He went on to become a First Nation lawyer who served as Chairman of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation. Senator Sinclair also was the first Aboriginal Judge appointed in the province Manitoba.
Selkirk Recreational Complex is located at 180 Easton Drive in Selkirk, Manitoba
Old verses the new Player
No matter of the age the thrill is in the game ,as demonstrated in the face off.This mural became a tribute to the Humboldt players .On the day of the tragedy muralist Charlie Johnston was going to paint the new version hockey player. He took it upon himself to change the colours to yellow and green to represent Humboldt.
No matter of the age the thrill is in the game ,as demonstrated in the face off.This mural became a tribute to the Humboldt players .On the day of the tragedy muralist Charlie Johnston was going to paint the new version hockey player. He took it upon himself to change the colours to yellow and green to represent Humboldt.
House of Economy
House of Treasure: Showcasing A Colourful Past
Artist: Mandy van Leeuwen (www.mandyvanleeuwen.com)
House of Treasure: Showcasing a colorful past and reusable items
This mural showcases things of our past that evokes nostalgia and memories. Upon closer inspection the mural also cleverly reveals a myriad of objects woven with metaphors, such as clouds with silver linings, a garden gnome with a chip on his shoulder, a glass half full, and an elephant in the room.
Special Thanks to the Youth participants:
Carly Chartier, Courtney Jensen, Tyler Lee, Andrew Marsh, Courtnee Massey, Julie Stevenson, Sophie Thorne
HUGE Thanks to Manitoba Arts Council & The after school enrichment program for supporting this project.
Location: House of Economy Thrift Shop (246 Manitoba Ave., Selkirk, MB)
Walk a mile in my shoes
- Don’t Judge Me Until you have walked a mile in my shoes
In the spirit of togetherness ,the mural reveals a deeper and more meaningful message .Featuring a larger than life walking feet ,the mural depicts a walking together and all walks of life theme. The scene is a reflection of a present moment on the road.The cracking open of the surface highlights the idea of seeds sown that doubles as a symbol of even those who may fall through the cracks have a chance to grow and shine - Huge thank you for making this so special: Interlake Art Board & Gwen Fox Gallery, Community Networks
Christopher Lawless, Jeanie Red Eagle, Nancy Moose, Brad Lent, Ashley Dowd, Lily Dowd, Kiera Dowd, Julie Stevenson, Brandy Fekete, Hayden Crowell and Vivian Place.
Foot poses: Shirley Muir and dog Spirit, Jeanie Red Eagle, Larry Johanson, Lily Dowd(girl), Jamie Gustafson (work boots), Barbara with grandson Damas Nepinak-McIvor.
Wall size 97’ by 14’
Located at Aboriginal Head Start, Young Minds (222 Manitoba Avenue, Selkirk, MB)
WORD
WORD
This mural was designed in collaboration with the students at the Lord Selkirk regional comprehensive secondary school. The theme was reconciliation.
The mural is made up of layers, with each layer becoming more opaque than the previous layer.
The first is Lord Selkirk and Chief Peguis shaking hands.
The second is the actual treaty with the river running through the map of the area
The third are four words, respect, integrity, accountability, empathy and the Objiway equivalent on the opposite side
The final layer is a student repairing tares in the treaty. If you look closely you can see WORD on the sweater of the student.
This mural was designed in collaboration with the students at the Lord Selkirk regional comprehensive secondary school. The theme was reconciliation.
The mural is made up of layers, with each layer becoming more opaque than the previous layer.
The first is Lord Selkirk and Chief Peguis shaking hands.
The second is the actual treaty with the river running through the map of the area
The third are four words, respect, integrity, accountability, empathy and the Objiway equivalent on the opposite side
The final layer is a student repairing tares in the treaty. If you look closely you can see WORD on the sweater of the student.
TEA TIME
Tea Time
Life may throw you a fractal curve or two million,but tea time will always set you right. This time travelling teapot has steeped its way through the temporal looking glass,pouring a mammoth serving. Step under the rainbow umbrella, which will enable you to catch a cup or two of tea for two.The white rabbit is late as ever,while Alice ever struggles to find her right size for every occasion.
Life may throw you a fractal curve or two million,but tea time will always set you right. This time travelling teapot has steeped its way through the temporal looking glass,pouring a mammoth serving. Step under the rainbow umbrella, which will enable you to catch a cup or two of tea for two.The white rabbit is late as ever,while Alice ever struggles to find her right size for every occasion.
THE HEALING PATH
The Healing Path
The Metis Infinity Sign becomes a beadwork path bringing people together towards healing.The four medicines radiate from the centre,cedar,tobacco,sweet grass and sage.The smoky effect represents smudging ceremonies.Inside the path are two flower gardens composed of traditional beadwork motifs-Metis on the left ,Ojibway/Aboriginal on the right
The animal Totems of the Seven sacred teachings are walking along the healing path Bison,Wolf ,Beaver,Sa’be,Eagle,Bear and Turtle
The Metis Infinity Sign becomes a beadwork path bringing people together towards healing.The four medicines radiate from the centre,cedar,tobacco,sweet grass and sage.The smoky effect represents smudging ceremonies.Inside the path are two flower gardens composed of traditional beadwork motifs-Metis on the left ,Ojibway/Aboriginal on the right
The animal Totems of the Seven sacred teachings are walking along the healing path Bison,Wolf ,Beaver,Sa’be,Eagle,Bear and Turtle
REWIRING NOUS
Oil on ACP panel, 2018
Part of my 'Child's Play" series of murals, an elaborate game of 'cat's cradle' becomes a cosmic session of electrochemical psychotherapy wherein our collective consciousness is being rewired to redirect the neural network of thought patterns beyond the entrenched ruts of stereotypical fixations. A new mode of thought emerges for a new generation.
Part of my 'Child's Play" series of murals, an elaborate game of 'cat's cradle' becomes a cosmic session of electrochemical psychotherapy wherein our collective consciousness is being rewired to redirect the neural network of thought patterns beyond the entrenched ruts of stereotypical fixations. A new mode of thought emerges for a new generation.