WESTON SPACEKATZ BOX

>>The Project | The piece celebrates the multiculturalism and accessibility to curiosity and wonders of people in York area. The motifs embraces the landmarks of Ontario Science Centre, Aga Khan Museum, Black Creek River Village, Festival site of Downsview Park and Iconic Sculpture of Botanical Garden. The mural was commissioned by the city of Toronto's StreetART/ Outside the Box program; the design was chosen out of over 300+ submissions from GTA. The design concept was created by NITZKHI and executed with the help of The Spacekatz Crew/ our youth members. We’d like to thank the StART program for the public art opportunity & the Weston Village Community & our SK families the support. >> Summer 2022 >> Material: Exterior Paint >> Location: Weston Rd x John St >> The Message | We dedicate this piece to the local families and youth to inspire their creativity and teach the values of culture & community. 2022.

Meet the Artist

NITZKHI

Ikeda, Japan

Hi there! I’m Mitsuki aka NITZKHI and I am a Japanese Visual Storyteller based in Toronto. As you may have guessed, my passion is creating timeless art & design. I specialize in visual direction which I draw inspiration from a range of creative practice. As a Designer, - Completed over 55+ Commercial design projects for entrepreneurs, corporations in & out of Canada - Worked as a Graphic Designer (Branding, Editorial, Signage, Print & Digital Medias) and illustrations for Children’s Educational Materials As an Artist and Muralist, - Currently an apprentice commercial & residential painter in construction trades. - Experience engaging the local neighbourhood through public art (Theme: Culture, Historical Sites, Architectures, Portraits, Nature etc.) (Past Projects: Toronto/ StrreetART, Bell Box Murals, Commercial & Residential Buildings) and assisted in large scale murals around the city. - Has exhibited mixed media artworks and did a live painting at public venue, private venues, street festivals, art & farmer's market) - Sold handmade & upcycled items online and at events. In my teaching career, - Led nature and forest school based programs at outdoor schools & child care centres. - Worked as a Registered Early Childhood Educators in Public Kindergarten, EarlyON and Parenting Centres. - Facilitated youth/family functions, community events for local BIAs & city of Scarborough. As a street dancer/ cultural educator, - A coordinator & crew member of SK Dojo: The Academy of Hiphop Culture and the Breaks / youth and family arts and fitness programming - Performed as a Guest Dancer at Rogers Center/Toronto Arts Council Mayor(Rob Ford)’s Ball - Competed in multiple street dance battles and competitions - Has taught graffiti to children & youth - Has been commissioned to create street art / street-fashion apparel I love enriching people’s lives through storytelling. My motto is “Let Your Light Shine to Make the World a Better Place”. This is my way of using my gift to contribute to the society.

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