‘Plants Make People Happy’ - An Interactive Glebe Community Mural
‘Plants Make People Happy’ is a bright, interactive mural that can be found on the north-facing side of Top of the World Skateshop at 581 Bank St. in the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario.
Cactus detail close-up.
About the Artwork - Artist Statement
‘Plants Make People Happy’ is a collection of funky, happy plants and planters painted with bright colours, using bold shapes and cheerful patterns. The concept for this artwork is purely fun and a nod to our local farmer’s markets and florist vendors which provide our community with fresh goods and growing plant friends which help to keep us happy and healthy!
Sketchbook of happy plants and planters (illustrated by Kasia Niton in 2021) that inspired the mural design.
Quick mural mock-up design (Kasia Niton, 2022).
Local Ottawa Artist & Muralist, Kasia Niton (Sunny Street Studio), adding in the deep navy linework and details on the Plants Make People Happy Mural
Goodbye Graffiti did an amazing job removing the previous weathered mural and refinishing the wall preparing, a beautiful blank canvas ready for the new mural design.
Left photo showing 2017, ‘Birds of the Glebe’ Mural by Stephen Shugar. Center photo showcases the heritage building's fresh brick, wood, and cement wall, carefully restored by Goodbye Graffiti. Right photo is a colour block sketch by Kasia Niton, 2022.
Kasia Niton, standing in front of mural in progress late June. Photo by Danuta Niton.
Huge thank you to fellow artist and mama, Danuta Niton, for coming to help paint during the beginning stages of the mural installation (June 2022).
Happy little clouds - ‘Plants Make People Happy’ Mural in The Glebe, Ottawa.
This community mural makes a fun backdrop for photos on the street level in the popular Ottawa neighbourhood - The Glebe!
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The mural was painted using bright exterior paints generously donated by Sherwin William Paints (Catherine St. Ottawa), and specially discounted paints from Randall’s (Bank St.).
This project was made possible thanks to the Glebe BIA and the City of Ottawa’s mural program. Thank you for your trust, and for supporting the arts in our communities.
Check out all the amazing talent gracing the walls of the Glebe, and head over to the Glebe BIA’s blog to follow along the Art Crawl!
