The City of Colwood has a new piece of public art thanks to a collaboration between the city, local artists and businesses, which the city hopes to refine and continue.

Local artist Linda SimroseB次元官网网址檚 painting A Fondness for Trees now graces the south side of the Lagoon Market on Metchosin Road, and is on full display for all who stroll through Wickheim Park.

The display is the result of a call for public art submissions through the Coast Collective Arts Society. SimroseB次元官网网址檚 work was selected and the process began to convert the 20B次元官网网址� by 30B次元官网网址� painting into the far larger work now on display.

Staff from Island Blue Print scanned the original painting in high-resolution, which allowed SignPad to reproduce the work onto aluminum panels to be installed on the wall.

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e grateful for the opportunity to work with local arts groups and businesses to pique peopleB次元官网网址檚 interest, highlight special places, encourage conversation, and continue to strengthen the fabric of our community through the work of talented local artists,B次元官网网址� Mayor Rob Martin said in a release.

The city plans to continue installing public art around the community and encourages residents to reach out with suggestions for new locations. Photos can be posted on social media with the tag #CreativeColwood, or through the cityB次元官网网址檚 online action request form available at

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