Burlington, Ontario
Canada
Untitled (Doherty)
Untitled (Doherty)
Hannah Doherty, 2021
Vinyl Mural
My artwork concept explores how the community is closer, our engagement with nature has increased, and how the earth is healthier because of the pandemic. I approached this project wanting to create a piece that had the same message as the phrase, “when one door closes, another door opens”. I live near a creek and am neighbours with a family with younger kids. I was inspired to make this piece after seeing them play by the creek fishing for fish with a bucket every day during quarantine.
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.
