Created by
Rei
Bank Of Montreal Interior by MED?IO in Toronto
Bank Of Montreal Interior
This completely hand-painted mural is a custom project for BMO's new bank branch at the beaches area in Downtown Toronto. Entering the bank, visitors are greeted with an artistic rendering of the BMO logo made of elaborate brush work and high grade metallic inks. In the main waiting area of the bank, a large 25 ft mural behaves as an accent wall illustrating a handshake symbolizing the values of Bank of Montreal: Empathy, Integrity, and Diversity. Viewed from the street through the large windows, the mural seems like a realistic illustration. Up close, the mural is made up of 5000+ calligraphic lines, densely compiled to forge the shades and values of the hand.
Mural commissioned by Bank of Montreal & STEPS Public Art
Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist
Toronto, CanadaI am a Toronto-based artist specializing in elaborate hand paintings and digital art. Known for my “calligraffiti” aesthetic, I apply dynamic clash of graffiti and traditional lettering on surfaces including large scale murals, luxury vehicles, high fashion, and brand collaborations. In the past I have worked and exhibited in places including Zurich, Barcelona, New York, Dubai, and Miami.
As an immigrant from Tirana, Albania, my core inspiration to my style birthed from Toronto’s rich array of cultures and ethnicities. I disrupt the conventions of calligraphy by creating my own encrypted language based on emotion, rhythm, and movement. My subjects include a range of abstract, symbolism, and illustrative portraits. Through my pieces, I strive to shine light on our integral human essence by combining lettering elements from various languages around the world.
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