Dreaming of Coexistence (Vancouver Mural Vest - River District 2024) by glitterchowder in Burnaby

Dreaming of Coexistence is an interpretation of the theme “Familiar Faces” by artists Ann Fu, Allison Chow, Heather Tsang, and Ris Wong of the happenstance collective. The canvas is occupied with a burst of creatures huddled among verdant foliage. Humans and fauna compete for space while supporting each other in the delicate dance of coexistence. At the bottom of the mural, Soma, the fierce nocturnal symbol of self, comes to life as the steward of dreams and wisdom. The white rabbit represents familiar roles in our lives: the trickster, the sibling, the parent, and the friend. Completing the embrace is a bold bird, bringing a wild spirit and playful awareness. Faces begin as strangers before becoming familiar threads in our stories. Dreaming of Coexistence illustrates the notion of being in a constant community, nurtured by dreams of gentle coexistence with oneself, nature, and each other.