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The Bell Box Mural Project uses existing Bell Canada infrastructure in Town as canvases to enliven the streetscape and feature the work of artists. This is an ongoing initiative in partnership with Bell Canada.
Visit all box locations and don't forget to tag your photos using the hashtag #hhPublicArt.
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Want to see more utility boxes transformed by artists? Be sure to check out the Under Wraps page, for locations of vinyl wrapped boxes featuring the artwork of professional artists.
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Jody is an emerging, multi-disciplinary artist working primarily in coloured pencil and pastel. Her specialty is pet portraits and wildlife art. She began her art journey in 2020 and has already been featured in two magazines and appeared in the Helson Gallery Locally Grown exhibit.
Jody's work is a tribute to Hungry Hollow and its amazing tree canopy. The horses hidden amongst the trees are symbols of strength, resilience and beauty.
Chantel Bettencourt: A Reminder of Us
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As an expressionistic painter living in Halton Hills, Chantel Bettencourt paints landscape with expressive palette knife techniques with acrylic on wood canvas. A graduate of the Visual and Creative Arts program at Sheridan College, she is inspired by nature and textures to create evocative paintings. Chantel is an advocate for mental health and painting is her personal form of meditation and therapy. In this painting, Chantel was inspired by the family road trips to Lake Louise she took as a child. After the death of her father and other family members, she holds childhood and teenage memories like this close to her heart.
Yasaman Mehrsa: A Trip to the Garden
Yasaman Mehrsa is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist. Born and raised in Tehran/Iran, she completed her studies with a Bachelor of Visual Communication and Graphic Design in Iran and later achieved a Bachelor with honours in Visual Arts at Brock University. Inspired by nature, her goal is to beautify cities and be involved with art making in communities. She likes to inspire those who see her work to look more carefully at the world around them. Since 2018, she has worked on various public art projects for communities and organizations. She has painted murals on walls, windows, the ground, boxes, doors, stairs, installations and more. Her painting represents community, togetherness and unity. In this painting, she chose to create a fun and playful landscape with organic shapes and forms. The houses represent community, the human figure symbolizes belonging, peace, and safety and the horse represents love, pride, and support.
Robert John Paterson: Credit Where Due
Robert John Paterson is an illustrator, designer, and print maker. His process involves sketching nature and cityscapes, then altering the drawings to produce minimalist, almost abstract forms. He takes relatively simple elements and shapes, then arranges them in complex ways to draw the viewer in as they notice more details.
This piece is inspired by his memories of summers playing and exploring the ravines surrounding Halton Hills.
Joanne Feely DeGraaf: Wild Water's Edge
Joanne Feely DeGraaf is an artist and visual arts educator. She is inspired by the trails, conservation areas and proximity to the Credit River that Halton Hills residents enjoy. These spaces provide spectacular experiences for its human population but also contribute essential habitat for native wetland flora, fauna and migratory species. Each side of the Bell Box features flora and fauna that thrive in the local wetlands. This artwork is about the joy of interacting with nature and celebrates the treasured, beautiful ecosystems in Halton Hills.
Kelcy Timmons Chan: Snow Day
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Kelcy Timmons Chan's artwork is inspired by all of the activities that one can do during the winter season. Winter in Ontario can be hard for some and Kelcy wanted to remind people of the brightness that can come from those snowy days. Although the piece takes place outside and features many wonderful outdoor activities like sledding and ice skating, the artwork has captured a variety of activities that can be done indoors, like snowflake crafting and hot cocoa drinking.
Robert John Paterson: Wolf Pond
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Robert John Paterson’s work is associated with and inspired by nature. He is an illustrator, designer, and print maker. Inspired by his summers down by Wolf Pond, interacting with turtles and the rare but very present owls, this artwork celebrates these creatures and natural elements and how they are living amongst each other. The street facing sides of each box interact with each other, and the design of each box seamlessly wraps around for a pleasing composition when viewed at any angle.
Kelcy Timmons Chan: Sunset Charcuterie
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As the Town of Acton is surrounded by several parks, Kelcy Timmons Chan felt it was fitting to do a piece dedicated to a cozy, relaxing picnic. The presence of the little purple people that are often featured in their work represent community and teamwork. This piece is meant to remind people to slow down and take in each day, and is a bright reminder through the winter that warmth will come again.
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Chantel Bettencourt: Dark Mahogany
In this mural, Chantel Bettencourt was inspired by the rich natural landscapes of Halton Hills. This artwork serves as a visual reminder of the beauty that surrounds us, encouraging environmental appreciation and community pride.