The City of Nanaimo is welcoming 21 artists and designers from across the province to its Urban Design Roster for a two year term.
The artists will help beautify the city with murals on city buildings, surface treatment on play areas and spashpads, and wraps of utility boxes and kiosks.
One of those artists is Sandy Pell, who, along with her husband Steve, are known for creating engaging murals across Canada with their company Pellvetica, including a set of wings in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood that has become a destination for people to take their photo in front of.
Another artist is Robert Plante, who moved to the city 15 years ago from the Netherlands, has designed two ocean-themed wraps for utility boxes on Front street.
“We are a small city, we’re growing,” he said. “With growing comes a responsibility to make our lives nice to live and one of the things that’s needed is the beauty of the city.”
