Indigenous Art Walk

Lower Mainland murals created by local artists

Lions Bay Arts (LBA) is working to bring more public art into the Village.

LBA President Ute Philips recently spoke to Council about the two upcoming projects the group is spearheading in the Village, both of which involve mural art.

The first project is a mural to decorate the Lions Bay Avenue underpass, with a design honouring the Indigenous history of the Two Sisters, now known as the Lions. Initial estimates were over budget, so the LBA team has gone back to the drawing board to find a solution that works within available funding.

There are also plans for artwork to adorn the new structure at the Lions Bay Beach Park.

Earlier this year, the storied Vancouver Mural Festival closed its doors after nine years of bringing stellar artwork to the city. The city still sponsors a variety of tours (which can be found HERE), but funding for the program is no longer enough to keep it viable.

As a way of celebrating Truth & Reconciliation Week, and as we await the new Village art, here are a few examples of beautiful work by standout Indigenous artists that are available for viewing around the region.

On Highland Boulevard in North Vancouver, you can find 'Taking Care of Animals' by Squamish Nation artist Siobhan Joseph.

At 531 Granville Street, local artists James Harry and Lauren Brevner have created Snekwem Lane, the story of how the salmon came to Squamish.

At Canada Place, "The winds and the waters will always call us home" was designed by Tsleil-Waututh artist Ocean Hyland.

In East Vancouver, "Turtle Island" was created by local artist Caleb Dysart.

There are dozens more murals by Indigenous artists around the Lower Mainland. Which are your favourites?

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