The Mimico Village BIA and Oak Learners commissioned an innovative and inspirational mural for the community in September 2023. The artist collaborated with Oak Learners Director, Kelly Farrell, as well as students from Oak Learners to design and install the mural. The mural was unveiled in a community event on October 28, 2023 and brought to life with an interactive video projection.
The Mural Artist Kayla Bluium describes her vision for the mural in the following way, “In this mural I explore my neuro-divergence and personal struggles with ADHD and dyslexia throughout my life. Although it has been difficult, I am grateful that my differences have taught me to empathize with others, to build a life that suits my needs and embrace my ability to see the world differently. I want to create a mural that inspires children to accept and love who they are by finding the silver lining in their differences. As someone who struggles on a daily basis with executive dysfunction, I want to be an inspiration that you can live an interesting and fulfilling life that embraces your differences. The mural will be created in my whimsical art style using plants and animals to tell surreal stories about femmehood, self-love and mental health.”
Projection Artist Nathan Brucetalks about the projects as an experience that, “will explore the psychological and emotional experiences of those who live with ADHD and other neuro-divergenies. Through the use of intertwining colours, patterns, and shapes, we will transform the mural into a kinetic landscape that aims to represent the lived experience of neurodivergence. We hope that through this collaboration between digital and analogue art forms, those living with their unique differences will feel seen, heard, and inspired by what we create.”
Learn more about Kayla Bluium at www.kaylabuium.com and www.instagram.com/milkboxtheartist
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