Come check out the murals painted on containers by talented local artists:
Chillivia (Olivia Di Liberto)
This mural entitled “Olive My Love” by Olivia Di Liberto is a playful ode to the Mediterranean, where olives fuel peace, tomatoes add zest to life, and the sea whispers ancient tales through conch shells. With a nod to columns that have seen it all, this piece mixes history with a dash of modern flair. It’s like a mini vacation, minus the sunscreen!
Olivia Di Liberto (aka Chillivia) is a Vancouver-based Mural Artist, Illustrator and Painter. Olivia’s work is inspired by youth iconography, mythic narrative, and the styles and objects of a range of subcultures—including tattooing, still life and romanticism. Her work uses graphic illustrative components, vibrant colours, and intricate line work to convey messages of optimism and to celebrate individuality.
Mural curated by VMF
Amy (Yun Ru) Bao
Amy (Yun Ru) Bao is a multidisciplinary artist based in Vancouver BC. Her background is in traditional art and architecture. She loves outdoor artworks that are free for all to enjoy. The accessibility and inclusivity of public art is very important to her. She also loves interactive artworks that invite people not just to view but also engage. Physical interaction and playfulness drive many of her designs. Amy transforms bare structural surfaces into engaging works of art with vibrant murals, and dreams of enlivening public spaces with approachable sculptures.
Mural curated by VMF
Nina Kuza
Nina Kuza is a figurative painter, who was born in Ukraine and now lives and works in Canada. Her work is centered around beauty, its invisible and visible components. Whenever she is working on a painting or a mural, she captures the intangible and the timeless. Thus, her artwork takes on a semi-abstract quality, creating a playful interplay between traditional and contemporary styles.
The butterfly she painted represents a journey of discovery, transformation, rebirth, and evolution. Each container at the market offers a unique opportunity to engage with a local artist, craftsman, or maker. These containers are like cocoons holding butterflies. Interacting with these creatives has the potential to spark an evolution of ideas and thoughts, it can be a transformative experience, — the birth of a butterfly.
More broadly, the butterfly symbolizes those moments in our lives when we stand on the brink of something new.
Instagram: @ninakuza_art
