35. 1209 Adanac

Artist: Christina Peori	Year: 2006
Location: 1209 Adanac	Dimensions: H. 25 feet L. 80 feet
Best Viewed: On Vernon Drive

 

The McGregor Mural highlights some of the schools, churches, community centres, stores, residences, flora and fauna of Strathcona against a background of the city that not only has stemmed from it, but which now threatens to encroach upon it. Acrylic on concrete block. Six persons were employed through Sandy MacKiegan and CETA.. Paint and elevation assistance were provided by the Vancouver Graffiti Mgmnt Program. Sponsorship was by the Strathcona Business Improvement Assn.

 

36. Gelato Mural

Artist: Cristina Peori	Year: 2004
Location: Glen at Venables	Dimensions: H. 20 feet L. 100 feet
Best Viewed: Corner of Glen & Venables

 

The Gelato Mural is a panorama of Strathcona in the late 1800’s when False Creek extended as far as Clark Drive. Dominant is the first Lord Strathcona School. Featured are totem poles among the newly-cleared land, with a modern-day foreground of people which express the ethnic diversity of the city. lg approx. Acrylic on poured concrete. Five persons were employed thru Sandy MacKiergan and CETA COOP. Scaffolding, scissor lift, and paint were provided by Vancouver Graffiti Mgmnt. Sponsorship was by Strathcona Business Improvement Assn..