Serve, Honour, Remember
This patriotic mural created by Ryan Smeeton can be found at the BMO Bank St & Daze St Branch in Ottawa and is part of the National Mural Series.
Location: 2446 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 1A4
Artist: Ryan Smeeton
Year: 2023
Project Partner: Commissioned by BMO Financial Group as a part of the National Mural Series
Photographer/Videographer: Eric Reid
Services: Public Art Management
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Interior Mural
In Serve, Honour, Remember, a cluster of bright red poppies sits atop a flowing abstract design. It is layered with silhouette imagery of Parliament, the nearby Airport Parkway footbridge, and a saluting soldier. This artwork honours the service of Canadian troops, noting the proximity of CFS Leitrim.
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Ryan Smeeton
Lead Artist
Ryan Smeeton is an artist based in Ottawa, Ontario. He creates engaging murals that infuse space with colour, vibrancy, and positivity. In his work, he creates a synergy between photorealistic imagery and flowing abstract design, often incorporating plant life. He strives to create artworks that not only enhance public space but also reflect the community by including local context, typically through the interweaving of subtle symbolism and narrative.
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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