Time Steps

A mural depicting BC residents over the last 150 years dancing in front of a heritage building.
Description

This mural celebrates 150 years of life in British Columbia through dance. Figures step out from a doorway, each one dressed in the style of a different time. From quadrilles to hip hop, the movement flows across history.

The dancers feel joyful and alive, like they’ve just stepped into the street. You might recognize names like Emily Carr or Sophie Pemberton among the figures.

The mural honours the rhythms of the past and the people who shaped this place. It’s a tribute to community, creativity and the joy of moving together.

About the artist
Frank Lewis

Frank Lewis studied at the Vancouver School of Art learning from such artists as Jack Shadbolt, Gordon Smith, Arthur Erickson and Donald Jarvis in the 1950s. He had a career as a commercial artist and illustrator in Toronto and Vancouver. Frank moved to Vancouver Island where he started painted murals in 1982 – he continued to do large-scale projects for several years.

Details
Artwork type
Mural
Medium
Exterior latex paint on concrete
Dimensions
305 × 732 cm (10 ft × 24 ft) Area: 22.3 m² (240 ft²)
Site
On the wall at the back of Luxe building on Langley Street between Fort Street and Bastion Square
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Community
Victoria
Date unveiled
October 7, 2008
Location
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