Roots of the Forest City
This community-oriented mural by Keerat Kaur was inspired by themes of nature and diversity in London, ON. This artwork is a part of the BMO National Mural Series and can be found at the Oxford & Wonderland Branch.
Location: Oxford Street West, London, ON, N6H 1T6
Artist: Keerat Kaur
Year: 2022
Project Partner: Commissioned by BMO Financial Group as a part of the National Mural Series
Photographer: Clara Hill
Services: Public Art Management
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Taking inspiration from London’s alias as “Forest City”, Roots of the Forest City is a celebration of the seasonal, natural beauty of the city and the diverse community that sustains it. The enchanting presence of plants and animals is another key ingredient that adds to the feeling of warmth.
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Keerat Kaur
Lead Artist
Keerat Kaur is a London-born artist and architect with Sikh-Punjabi roots. Her work takes shape through the disciplines of painting, sculpture, music, and architecture. She gathers inspiration from Sikh philosophies to evoke themes of spirituality and fantasia. Her aesthetic lies in the realm of the surreal, merging mundane and dream-like qualities.
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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