There are two new murals in downtown Dartmouth, located near the intersection of King and Queen Streets. The six-storey tall artworks are suitably named "King and Queen" and were designed by Margot Durling, creative director of Fathom Studios.
DARTMOUTH, N.S. Several new murals highlighting a word or two of encouragement are gaining notice around downtown Dartmouth, N.S. A total of 17 murals meant to uplift and inspire can be found posted on buildings throughout the downtown core. A few of the positive points include: “Be kind,” “You got this,” and “You’re like a melody.” “All of these messages are universal and things that we all really need to hear right now,” says Margot Durling, the creative director at Dartmouth-based Fathom Studio. Durling’s goal was to create a lo-fi visual art display that could reach a large number of people and residents.
How 145-year-old windows bring new light to Halifax art exhibit
A set of gothic windows from the city market in Saint John, N.B., have been repurposed to create an art installation in Halifax.
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Windows were removed from Saint John market, purchased by man in P.E.I., then sold to artist in Halifax
Posted: Dec 11, 2020 12:11 PM AT | Last Updated: December 11, 2020
The art installation, titled Open Hearth features the antique windows that were restored, covered in coloured cellophane, and then backlit to resemble a large campfire. (Brian MacKay/CBC)