Lakeshore Mural Project
The Mississauga Arts Council, Peel Region and Stantec have embarked on a mission to provide prominent artistic opportunities to local artists.
This initiative was put forward by Councillor Stephen Dasko. “I was excited by the idea I put forward to the Region of Peel and Mississauga Arts Council. Over the next few years of construction taking place of the Lakeshore Trunk Sewer and Sub-transmission Main, we will have incredible local artists displaying their talents for everyone to enjoy!”
You can learn more about Murals with MAC here.
The Murals
Nyle Miigizi Johnston
📍 Jack Darling Memorial Park
Artist Statement
“Mino-nawae-indawaewin / Living in Harmony” – It is our responsibility to walk in balance on this earth. We are to show love and respect to all our co-tenants of creation. Our actions can influence all life that may dwell in the sky, land, water and underground realms. This mural represents the relationship we have to creation and how beautifully we are interwoven to this quilt that we call life on this planet.
Nyle Miigizi Johnston
About Nyle Miigizi Johnston
Sauga City
📍 Richard’s Memorial Park
Artist Statement
Sauga City’s main artistic focus for the Richard’s Memorial Park mural was to showcase the local wildlife and changing seasons, while highlighting the beautiful red fox, native to the area. Each panel shows how the red fox’s coat changes over the seasons in Ontario.
Decorating the background and foreground are other local flora and fauna, including: the white-tailed deer, great horned owl, monarch butterfly, wild raspberry, echinacea, and the red maple.
Through this piece of art, Sauga City wanted to encourage the community to appreciate, respect and experience everything the local wildlife has to offer all year around.
Sauga City
About Sauga City
Sauga City is made up of two best friends (Shalue and Adam) who are professional artists and designers! Adam is a classically trained painter and calligrapher, now working as a seasoned tattoo artist. Shalue has completed her masters in business and runs her own graphic design studio, SBi Design, here in Mississauga. These two besties met while getting their Bachelors of Graphic Design at Humber College in Etobicoke. It was there that they originally conceptualized working on a comic together, and a few years later “Sauga City” was born.
Through their webcomic, they recommend local restaurants, businesses, outdoor areas, and events that are happening in the GTA, but especially, Mississauga. Sauga City felt art would be a great way to spread joy and colour, connect with the community, and showcase the incredible diversity found in their hometown.
Since starting in 2021, Shalue and Adam have created custom murals, posters, colouring books, activity sheets, and portraits for many local art appreciators and businesses. In 2024, they were nominated for a MARTY Award from the Mississauga Arts Council. When they’re not drawing, Shalue and Adam, along with their friends, are walking through local trails or hosting volunteer park clean ups.
Soon Cho
📍 Wesley Avenue
Artist Statement
I’m thrilled to share a heartfelt tribute to Port Credit, my favorite place in Mississauga. The 3 murals capture the vibrant spirit of this community, from the bustling coffee shops and lively music scenes to the serene beauty of the lighthouse and tranquil waters of Lake Ontario at sunset. They also celebrate the area’s rich biodiversity with vibrant flowers and native wildlife, inviting everyone to connect with nature. Each piece includes my signature character, Niña, and an inspiring quote, creating a personal and communal experience for all. Did you find Niña in each mural?
Soon Cho
About Soon Cho
Soon Cho, also known as Niña, is a Canadian artist who creates cartoony illustrations derived from nature and everyday life. Soon’s work ranges from digital art, murals to books and puzzles. Through little encouragement & humor, Soon hopes to slow things down and boost self value to individuals. Niña (Fictional Character) is Soon’s alter ego, who is often hiding in her work, acting as a hidden cheerleader.
Jinke Wang
📍 Pine Avenue
Artist Statement
“Port Credit Long Bench” celebrates community and diversity in the heart of Port Credit. This artwork captures a diverse group of people, each engaging in their own activities or interacting with others while seated on a long bench by the waterfront. The bench symbolizes inclusivity and connection, uniting people of all ages and backgrounds. With bold colors and a serene backdrop of sailboats and nature, this piece highlights the joy of shared experiences, the beauty of communal spaces, and the harmony that arises when diverse individuals come together.
Jinke Wang
About Jinke Wang
Jinke Wang graduated from OCAD University with a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration in 2018. His work is driven by creativity and he is skilled in working with various illustration styles. He currently works as a freelance artist in Canada, creating commercial illustrations, large murals, and posters. Jinke’s work showcases the beauty and the flow of lines that corresponds to the spirit of liberty and prosperity.
Marlon Porter
📍 Elmwood Avenue
Artist Statement
“Tributary” – Port Credit is a community whose beauty is both accentuated by its location on the shoreline of Lake Ontario, and its formation around the mouth of the Credit River which forms a tributary. This work not only captures the stunning landscapes of its natural features around the river from unique perspectives, but is also a tribute to the individuals who work so hard to preserve its history and champion others to explore the waters in Port Credit for many years to come.
Marlon Porter
About Marlon Porter
Marlon Porter is a photographer and Filmmaker specializing in capturing the little moments of magic hidden within the poetry of everyday life. He is a 2022 Marty’s Award winner, with work being awarded in both the 2021 Smithsonian Photo Competition and the 2022 Heritage Mississauga Youth Award.
Keitha Keeshig-Tobias Biizindam
📍 5A & 5B Front Street
Artist Statement
All panels are photographs of mixed-media artworks in a variety of styles with 3D beadwork berry(s): woodland style, botanical paintings and sculptures. This curated selection highlights both modern and traditional art forms, cultural practices and Anishnaabe perspective.
The bears and the deer in the 4 woodland images carry stories of their clan attributes. The deer are giving and nourish the community while bears are protectors of the community, carrying knowledge of medicine. The three botanicals represent the traditional scientific knowledge of these plants held by the Anishinaabe people while the sculptures represent the ceremony surrounding berries and the joy of eating one.
Keitha Keeshig-Tobias Biizindam
About Keitha Keeshig-Tobias Biizindam
Keitha Keeshig-Tobias Biizindam (She who listens and learns and uses what she hears) is Anishinaabe from Neyaashiinigamiing Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation & Delaware Nation from Moraviantown. She’s a contemporary Indigenous artist currently based in Toronto, who uses their unique N8V-Nouveau style to reclaim Indigenous science through art and create a world where her children feel safe to be anything they want to be.
Keitha has selected photographs images of her artwork that match the theme rich natural flora and fauna surrounding of the area with Raspberry, Bear and Deer.
Thank you to Peel Region and Stantec!
Sponsor
Peel Region serves more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses in Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon. Delivering a wide range of resident-focused services across Peel. Peel is “Community for Life” a goal created in a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives.
Partner
Stantec designs with community in mind. Stantec offers architectural, construction management and environmental services. The company’s service portfolio includes architecture and interior design, building engineering, community design services, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, and landscape architecture.