Bowness Park has an interesting history that dates back to 1911 with John Hextall’s vision for a new community. Today, the space is a reflection of the past with similar features still in use. It is fun to listen to the ambiance of people laughing, seeing children playing and watching the seasons change. As the recipient of the a Making Spaces Grant, I worked closely with the Bowness Community Association and Mainstreet Bowness. We noticed a large space on the wall of the pharmacy and reached out for permission to use it. The owners were great to work with and made moving forward with the design and layout easy. To fill the entire wall, we chose to create two designs: summer and winter. Summer was 28 x 7.5 feet and winter was 22 x 11 feet. Due to of the large size and rough texture in the surface of the wall, I chose to create the designs in Adobe Illustrator, then have them printed and installed, much like the art seen at airports or advertising on billboards. The completed work will make the space fun and add vibrancy and colour to this corner of Main Street.
