Proudly Together - 30 x 40 - 2021

Title: Proudly Together Size: 30' x 40' For: The City of Mississauga Where: Mississauga, Ontario Medium: Latex & Spray Year: 2021 "Proudly together is a public art installation, created in collaboration with staff from Mavis Work Yard and Traffic Management and Municipal Parking. The mural references the different tasks, services, history, and work that goes on in the Yard. Given the widespread importance of the Yard, the staff that work there, and the energy, that goes into keeping Mississauga running smoothly, it was important to harness the vibrancy of these stories while illustrating the work in colour and movement. The mural is both exciting and energizing, informationally rich yet leaves the viewer curious about what other work goes on in the Yard. This mural showcases a glimpse of the hardworking staff, efforts, and initiatives it takes to keep the City of Mississauga safe, accessible and moving!"

Meet the Artist

Anya

Vancouver, Canada

Anya is a Toronto-born multidisciplinary artist who combines her fine art background with raw material grit in both private and public sectors creating mixed-media installations, mural work and facilitating community art activations. The artist's approach to mediums includes latex, aerosol and upcycled waste while working with the mechanical application of spray and the energy of hand brushed strokes. A Queen’s University graduate, Anya’s worked with various organizations, municipalities and businesses creating public art within communities around Toronto and internationally. Recently her murals have taken her across Canada, to Europe and South America and her 2021 season, saw Anya cover more than 6,666 square feet in paint! Her corporate projects have included lead production on HideSeek, a 7000sq foot immersive art experience in Toronto in 2019 and collaborations with BACARDI, QUO Makeup, Moroccanoil, DELL, RBC, 1800GOTJUNK and Chevrolet. Her commitment to her practice especially when aligned with public spaces is to create with purpose and intention by weaving in narratives steeped in inspiration, pride and sustainability.

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