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Sutton celebrates the launch of its first urban mural

Pictured is the urban mural completed by Sutton. It depicts youth from the Maison des jeunes playing some of their favourite activities and spending time with friends. The mural is made up of simple geometric shapes and its primary colours are blue green, and orange. The background of the mural is painted yellow.
Pictured is the urban mural that will be installed in the park of the John-Sleeth Community and Cultural Center. Photo by Taylor McClure.
Taylor McClure - CIDI - Knowlton • QC | 22-11-2023
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Sutton has completed its first urban mural called “Le Spot” as a part of the municipality’s cultural mediation project known as LE MUR | THE WALL.

For the first ever edition of LE MUR | THE WALL, Montreal-based mural artist Boris Biberzic collaborated with youth from the Maison des jeunes de Sutton (MDJ de Sutton) - Le Spot. Together, they created a mural that honours the memory of former MJD de Sutton director Gwen Badham. The piece is also meant to reflect the identity of the MDJ de Sutton.

CIDI journalist Taylor McClure went to the official launch of Sutton’s urban mural last week at Goyette Hill Park where she got all the details on the project and the role that cultural mediation plays in communities.

Cultural mediation is an opportunity for citizens of all ages to participate in a collective artistic experience and to express their creativity with the help of a  professional artist, according to Marie-Claude Plasse, Cultural Officer for the Town of Sutton.

Listen to the full interview below to hear more on the urban mural from Plasse, Biberzic, and youth participant Arnaud Parent:

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