‘It’s beautiful art:’ Halifax Mural Festival wraps with big reveal of new paintings
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The second annual Halifax Mural Festival took place throughout the city on Saturday as 15 new paintings, crafted by a wide range of Canadian artists, were revealed to the public.
Artists from across Canada and beyond have descended on Halifax, Nova Scotia to brighten up the city.
Over the last week, buildings that once stood bare have served as a canvas for their art as part of the second annual Halifax Mural Festival.
Saturday marked the big reveal, which was met with excitement and wonder. The city is now home to 15 new paintings, the bulk of which are located along Quinpool Road.
“It’s beautiful art. The colours are amazing,” says Anne Mason. “We’re in awe of the talent and the colours,” adds Joe Mason.
The mural that caught their eye was designed by an Ottawa-based artist who says it took about fifty hours to create since the festival launched on July 3rd.
“I’m super excited and honoured to have a wall in Halifax,” says Dominic Laporte of Drift Mural Co. “I’ve painted stuff in B.C. and a lot in Quebec, and Toronto, but it’s nice to be more on the East Coast.”
The tribute to Nova Scotia wasn’t lost on those celebrating Saturday’s reveal.
“It fits in with the Nova Scotia culture — with the lighthouse and the Oak leaves,” says Anne.
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