Senator Murray Sinclair
This mural is paint by Charlie Johnston and youth at the Selkirk Regional Comprehensive High School
Mural is Senator Murray Sinclair
Mural is Senator Murray Sinclair
Selkirk Regional Comprehensive High School 221 Mercy St.
Hockey Player Tribute to Humboldt Broncos
This mural was painted by Charlie Johnston international muralist.
Interesting fact Charlie was born in Selkirk and went to high school in Selkirk his first mural was done in Selkirk. Charlie is famous for many murals such as his 10 story wolf in Thompson Mb , and he has even painted a mural in China.
This mural was being completed in Apr of 2018 . The day Charlie was to paint the colours on the new version of hockey player was the day of the Humboldt Tragedy, so Charlie took it upon himself to change the colours of the player to yellow and green in Tribute to the Broncos.
The mural size is 60 x14 ft
Interesting fact Charlie was born in Selkirk and went to high school in Selkirk his first mural was done in Selkirk. Charlie is famous for many murals such as his 10 story wolf in Thompson Mb , and he has even painted a mural in China.
This mural was being completed in Apr of 2018 . The day Charlie was to paint the colours on the new version of hockey player was the day of the Humboldt Tragedy, so Charlie took it upon himself to change the colours of the player to yellow and green in Tribute to the Broncos.
The mural size is 60 x14 ft
Selkirk Recreational Complex is located at 180 Easton Drive in Selkirk, Manitoba
House of Economy
House of Treasure: Showcasing A Colourful Past
Artist: Mandy van Leeuwen (www.mandyvanleeuwen.com)
A new outdoor mural was recently completed in Selkirk to celebrate House of Economy’s extraordinary contributions to the community. Known to many for its great deals and finds, the heartbeat of this organization is volunteerism. House of Economy is run entirely by volunteers, with all proceeds from the store donated back to local charities and programs.
As part of an initiative to develop a new public art platform for Selkirk, this mural project was spearheaded by the Interlake Art Board and partnered with Gwen Fox Art Gallery. The total transformation of House of Economy thrift shop was intended to honor the organization for all they contribute to the Selkirk Community.
By engaging local youth to participate in its completion, the goal was to share artistic insight, technique and the importance of large-scale public art.
At first glance, this still life showcases a giant retro tricycle, meeting the eye with its impressive scale and then drawing the viewer across the scene through a juxtaposition of seemingly irrelevant objects – everyday items from times gone by that evoke nostalgia and memories of the past, bringing them into a new light. Upon closer inspection, the new 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.
Colourful and playful, this new mural is a great contribution to Selkirk’s streetscape, and a totally creative transformation for the building on which it is painted.
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
- Artist: Mandy van Leeuwen (www.mandyvanleeuwen.com)
- On realizing positive tranformations by beautifying and celebrating the community with murals, Selkirk came together to make this project happen. The process unfolded naturally in the crossing of paths of passer by’s through out the area. In the spirit of togetherness, the mural process revealed a deeper and more meaningful message for the community. Many came to help paint or contribute in ways that brought it all together, whether by posing their feet or to support the project.
- 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)