Gazing up at La déesse Mural, have you ever felt a whisper of Art Nouveau grace amidst the urban clamor? This striking artwork, completed in 2017 by SBU One for the MURAL Festival, draws its inspiration from the elegant works of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha. La déesse Mural isn’t just a beautiful image though. It’s a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce’s history. Look closely. The six panels of La déesse unveil local landmarks, whispering stories of the past. Before the bustling streets and lively shops, NDG was a tranquil marsh, dotted with pumpkin patches. These humble pumpkins now flourish as decorative ornaments within the mural, a whimsical nod to the area’s agricultural roots. Creating La déesse was no small feat. Imagine the artists, Axe, Bruno Rathbone, Dodo Ose, Fluke, and Zek One, toiling for 16 days, from sunrise to sunset. They transformed a blank wall into a masterpiece, using over 500 cans of Molotow spray paint in a spectrum of 50 colors. La déesse Mural stands as a testament to the power of public art, a vibrant fusion of history and artistic expression. It invites us to pause, to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, and to remember the stories etched within our cityscapes.
Parc Dickie-Moore
Who needs a time machine when you’ve got Parc Dickie-Moore? This little slice of Parc-Extension holds a century of Montreal