Public Art around The Forks

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Art Washrooms by Various Artists

Art Washrooms by Various Artists

Art Washrooms by Various Artists

The washrooms, located on the second floor of The Forks Market, feature artwork from five different local artists, curated by Synonym Art Consultation.

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"Balance of Spirit Within" by Natalie Rostad Desjarlais

"Balance of Spirit Within" by Natalie Rostad Desjarlais

"Balance of Spirit Within" by Natalie Rostad Desjarlais

"Balance of Spirit Within" is a massive granite stone weighing about ten tonnes, estimated to be millions of years old. It features “hidden” images symbolizing the balance between mind, body and spirit embodying strength, beauty and wisdom.

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"Canoes" by Jordan Van Sewell

"Canoes" by Jordan Van Sewell

"Canoes" by Jordan Van Sewell

"Canoes" by Jordan Van Sewell

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"Education is the New Bison / Chi-kishkayhitamihk Si Te Li Neu Biizon" by Val T. Vint

"Education is the New Bison / Chi-kishkayhitamihk Si Te Li Neu Biizon" by Val T. Vint

"Education is the New Bison / Chi-kishkayhitamihk Si Te Li Neu Biizon" by Val T. Vint

The 12-foot sculpture in the shape of a bison is constructed out of 200 steel replicas of books and films by Indigenous authors and allies.

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"The Eighth and Final Fire" by Jaimie Isaac

"The Eighth and Final Fire" by Jaimie Isaac

"The Eighth and Final Fire" by Jaimie Isaac

"The Eighth and Final Fire" is the second art piece Jaimie Isaac has created at The Forks.

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"Four Elements" by Ness Lee and birdO

"Four Elements" by Ness Lee and birdO

"Four Elements" by Ness Lee and birdO

Artists, Ness Lee and Jerry Rugg a.k.a. birdO collaborated for a series of murals based on the four elements in the parkade.

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"Forever Bicycles" by Ai Weiwei

"Forever Bicycles" by Ai Weiwei

"Forever Bicycles" by Ai Weiwei

Forever Bicycles is a monumental public art installation created by internationally acclaimed artist and activist Ai Weiwei. Constructed from 1,266 interlocking bicycle frames, the 30-foot-tall sculpture creates a captivating optical illusion from every angle.

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Jai Pereira memorial by Mr Cenz

Jai Pereira memorial by Mr Cenz

Jai Pereira memorial by Mr Cenz

Jai Pereira, the late founder of Sk8 Skates, is memorialized in this mural by English graffiti artist, Mr Cenz.

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"L’eau à L’air" by Jazz Aline

"L’eau à L’air" by Jazz Aline

"L’eau à L’air" by Jazz Aline

L’eau a l’air or “water to air” is about coming into yourself. Accepting all your facets and welcoming others to follow suit.

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Ice Resurfacer Wrap by Kale Bonham

Ice Resurfacer Wrap by Kale Bonham

Ice Resurfacer Wrap by Kale Bonham

These images were inspired by the artist’s experience of skating on Winnipeg’s river trail at night.

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"La rivyar kii-pimichiwan" by Jan Castillo and Nadya Crossman-Serb

"La rivyar kii-pimichiwan" by Jan Castillo and Nadya Crossman-Serb

"La rivyar kii-pimichiwan" by Jan Castillo and Nadya Crossman-Serb

This installation, located in the north aisle of The Forks Market, is a collaboration between local artists Nadya Crossman-Serb and Jan Castillo.

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"Niimaamaa" by KC Adams, Jaimie Isaac, and Val T. Vint

"Niimaamaa" by KC Adams, Jaimie Isaac, and Val T. Vint

"Niimaamaa" by KC Adams, Jaimie Isaac, and Val T. Vint

"Niimaamaa" means “my mother” in Cree, Ojibwe and Métis. This 30-foot-tall sculpture represents motherhood, Mother Earth and new beginnings.

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Parkade murals by a collection of artists

Parkade murals by a collection of artists

Parkade murals by a collection of artists

Twelve paintings, seven artists, a cohesive colour palette and a parkade rooftop.

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"Pinakbet" by Jonato Dalayoan

"Pinakbet" by Jonato Dalayoan

"Pinakbet" by Jonato Dalayoan

The mural is an abstracted interpretation of the artist's favourite Filipino dish, "Pinakbet."

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"Singing In The Cattails" by Jazz Aline

"Singing In The Cattails" by Jazz Aline

"Singing In The Cattails" by Jazz Aline

"Singing In The Cattails", by Jazz Aline, covers the fencing around the Historic Rail Bridge with beautiful strokes of colour, capturing a scene of migratory birds returning to Manitoba each year.

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"Tanisi keke totamak … Ka cis teneme toyak/ What can we do, to respect each other" by KC Adams

"Tanisi keke totamak … Ka cis teneme toyak/ What can we do, to respect each other" by KC Adams

"Tanisi keke totamak … Ka cis teneme toyak/ What can we do, to respect each other" by KC Adams

The 11-foot-tall installation tells the story of the brotherhood between the benevolent spirit Wesakechak and the Wolf. Wesakechak represents the Indigenous People and the Wolf as Settlers.

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"Tributary" by Hanna Reimer

"Tributary" by Hanna Reimer

"Tributary" by Hanna Reimer

A thread through all of Hanna Reimer's work is the contemplation of fabric folds and how they weave analogue and digital modes of design, production, and communication in their pieces.

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"Totem Doodem Murals" by Jordan Stranger

"Totem Doodem Murals" by Jordan Stranger

"Totem Doodem Murals" by Jordan Stranger

"Totem Doodem" was created in 2018 with the intention of spreading the positivity and colour of past and current Canadian Indigenous culture.

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"Wokpan Shina" by Kristin Flattery

"Wokpan Shina" by Kristin Flattery

"Wokpan Shina" by Kristin Flattery

"Wokpan Shina" (Parfleche and Blanket) by Kristin Flattery.

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