Taking Flight

Pink shipping container mural with abstract patterns and several different local species of birds flying across the artwork.
Description

This mural celebrates community vibrancy with a colourful, dynamic design, featuring many different species of birds triumphantly flying across the artwork. The installation process included a community painting day with over 50 participants who met the artist and contributed to the mural. 'Taking Flight' is a wonderful reminder of the importance of welcoming, inclusive, spaces where the community can come together. 

This mural was created as part of the District of Saanich's 2022 Community Canvas Mural Pilot Project. 

Artist statement

The design was created specifically for the Cedar Hill Park area as the location provides a confluence of many different assets, both natural and social, the location brings many people together. People with varied backgrounds and interests, with a common thread of making use of a diverse and welcoming area. This multi-use and natural area is celebrated for its inclusivity, as highlighted by the many different species of birds within the mural design.

About the artist
Claire Crawford

Claire Crawford is an artist and illustrator living and working on Vancouver Island. Claire works with watercolour, gouache, pen and ink and as a muralist. Much of her work aims to depict the deep interconnectivity of humans and animals as beautiful, destructive, hopeful, and helpless. 

Visit Claire Crawford's website 

Details
Artwork type
Mural
Medium
Acrylic on steel
Dimensions
South wall: 20 x 8 ft; west and east walls: 8 x 8 ft
Copyright
Artist
Site
Cedar Hill Recreation and Arts Centre, northeast parking lot, southeast corner
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Community
Saanich
Date unveiled
September 1, 2022
Location
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Abstract teal and navy blue dragonfly illustrations.

Territorial Acknowledgement

The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation