Growing Together
This wonderful hand-painted mural by Caitlin McDonagh is a part of the BMO National Mural Series and can be found at the Cloverdale Branch in Surrey, BC!
Location: 17559 56 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3S 1C4
Artist: Caitlin McDonagh
Year: 2022
Project Partner: Commissioned by BMO Financial Group as a part of the National Mural Series
Photographer/Videographer: Thomas Jose
Services: Public Art Management
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BMO was one of the first banks to open its doors in the Surrey region. Inspired by feelings of nostalgia as well as themes of sustainability and nature, Growing Together by Caitlin McDonagh is an artwork that radiates feelings of harmony and positivity for patrons and viewers within the space. The mural also pays homage to the heritage railway that used to run through Cloverdale!
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Caitlin McDonagh
Lead Artist
Caitlin McDonagh is a Canadian visual artist and muralist who creates intricate illustrative works that are deeply inspired by folklore, symbolism, and the natural world. Her goal is to build her own personal folklore with works that leave doors open, allowing the viewer to add to the story while finding parts of themselves within it. Caitlin’s mural work can be found across Canada and the US. Her paintings are part of the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection at the Burnaby Art Gallery, as well as numerous private collections around the world.
The BMO National Mural Series falls under the public art management service. Visit the project page to see artworks by many talented and diverse artists at different branches across Canada!
PROJECT PARTNER
These works of art were made possible by BMO in collaboration with STEPS Public Art. BMO’s National Mural Series was designed to create opportunities to celebrate local communities and the people who live and visit them. By working with hyper local artists to design murals with meaning and impact specific to each location, BMO hopes to bring art to locations where artists and community members might not otherwise have an opportunity.
At BMO, we are proud to be partners in these communities, celebrate our customers, and support local artists. These beautiful pieces of art not only express BMO’s values and celebrate diversity they also provide opportunities to surprise and delight those visiting our branches. We look forward to expanding this program and curating many more murals in branches across Canada.
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