Burlington, Ontario
Canada
Summer Day
Summer Day
Tamara Kwapich, 2021
Vinyl Mural
These trying times have brought out the best in our community. Social distancing, working from home, supporting each other through wearing masks, food drives and caring for our most vulnerable, all of these necessary activities have made us rethink our priorities. More and more we are slowing down, taking time to appreciate the simple things like baking bread, picking fruit, taking long walks. My painting, Summer Day, depicts a moment of quiet solitude, the sun is shining, the fruit is ripe and there will be pie for dinner! Let’s enjoy the small moments.
As part of the Local Artist Program, the Burlington Public Art Program has commissioned local artists to create a variety of small to medium scale artworks throughout the community. The City has installed the designs of 12 local artists on traffic control signal boxes throughout the city. Artists were encouraged to submit artwork that focused on inspiring and uplifting the community during these challenging times. This artwork forms an urban art gallery that can be experienced by residents while still practicing appropriate social distancing.
For more information about the City of Burlington's Public Art program, visit Burlington.ca/publicart.
