Giant artwork painted on grass at foot of Mount Royal ahead of Mural Fest
Posted June 6, 2023 12:17 pm.
A large-scale temporary public artwork by a French artist was officially unveiled Monday on Mount Royal.
The giant mural on grass, using biodegradable paint, features two arms holding onto each other’s wrists – what the artist calls a symbol of solidarity.
It’s the creation of artist Saype and is an introduction to Mural Festival. The 11th edition of the street art fest begins Thursday.
Saype commonly uses natural landscapes as his canvas. The work is part of his “Beyond Walls” series, with previous pieces created in France, the United States, Asia and the Middle East.
Giant eco responsible landart painting by Saype from the Beyond Walls project in Montreal. The artwork was created using natural pigments made out of charcoal and chalk. (Credit: Saype)
“This type of project is a first in Canada and a symbol of the impressive ability of urban art to innovate and transform public spaces,” said Mural Festival resident Nicolas Munn Rico in a statement.
Mural says the artwork was produced in one week. It will disappear as the grass grows and gets mowed.
“The City of Montreal is proud to have supported MURAL and to welcome Saype for the creation of this temporary artwork,” said Ericka Alneus, a member of the executive committee responsible for culture and heritage in the city.
“By granting them access to Mount Royal Park to carry out such a remarkable project that, despite its magnitude, respects the integrity of the natural environment and showcases it, the Mural team offers us a major artwork with a meaningful theme.”
Mural Festival runs from June 8-18 with street art, food and music along St-Laurent Boulevard.
Giant eco responsible landart painting by Saype from the Beyond Walls project in Montreal. The artwork was created using natural pigments made out of charcoal and chalk. (Credit: Saype)
Giant eco responsible landart painting by Saype from the Beyond Walls project in Montreal. The artwork was created using natural pigments made out of charcoal and chalk. (Credit: Saype)
