Crane Dreamscape
ARTIST
Priscilla Yu is a Multi-disciplinary Artist, Illustrator, and Muralist working and living out of the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú 7mesh (Squamish), and Səl ̓ ı́ lwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, also known as Vancouver, BC.
Characteristically vibrant paintings, her art is inspired by the perceivable patterns that exist in everyday life through textiles, design, and architecture, as well as nature’s universal patterns on both the larger and microscopic scale. Through abstracted points of perspective and a geometric language, she creates worlds that dwell in a strange gravity.
Since graduating from Emily Carr University of Art + Design (2013, BFA), she has exhibited work in Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and painted murals in festivals including PowWow! DC, HK Walls, FreshWest Murals, Belltown Murals. She has worked on projects with clients like Facebook, WeWork, SkipTheDishes, and Lululemon.
LOCATION
Gendis Properties
Dollarama
295 Portage Ave
(Back of building - North-facing wall)
ABOUT / ARTIST STATEMENT
Birds have always captivated me with their beautiful plumage and their ability to harness the wind for travel. I can only imagine the moment for a juvenile upon their first flight, to experience lifting off into the air, and feeling weightlessness for the first time. Cranes and herons in particular are enchanting to witness in their focused attention while on the hunt for prey.
In this work, the Sandhill Cranes of the Winnipeg landscape take the center stage and I invite you to imagine with me --- the perspective, focus, and moment of boldness during a crane’s first flight at sunset.
MURAL ASSISTANCE
Mike Valcourt, Laura Lewis, Brianna Wentz, Jan Castillo, Pat Lazo, Jonato Dalayoan, Helga Jakobson, Patrick Skene, Chloe Chafe, Andrew Eastman
PARTNERS & SUPPORT
Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival, Gendis Properties, Downtown Winnipeg BiZ, Synonym Art Consultation, United Rentals, Janzen’s Paint & Decorating, Benjamin Moore
Crane
Priscilla Yu created a front window panel mural on the front street of 295 Portage Ave. This work is intended to invite audiences to see the completed mural behind the building.