Every year, the city of Halifax holds placemaking projects to celebrate and explore a neighbourhood’s unique identity while connecting residents and creating welcoming places in the community.
A group of young families on Roslyn Road wanted to create an art piece that brought the community together and reminded motorists that young children live in the neighbourhood. I was brought on to design the 7 ft mural in collaboration with the residents through neighbourhood brainstorming meetings. The community wanted to highlight the themes of play, music, sport, nature and Canada in the design.
On a (mostly) sunny August day, residents of all ages gathered to make the street painting a reality. Some residents who have lived on the street for over twenty years got to know each other for the first time and lasting friendships were made.
Here is a time lapse video of the street painting.
Special thanks to Meaghan Dalton from Halifax Community Development and
Don Doiron of Roslyn Road, who led and organized the project.
Don Doiron of Roslyn Road, who led and organized the project.