This mural by Borrris sits at 8655 de Grosbois, in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough of Montreal, Canada. It was created in 2023 and is one of the street-art works found across the city's east end.
About the work
The mural was commissioned by AGC Art Public, known as Artgang, as part of the city's Programme d'art mural, second strand. Public murals of this kind are made to be seen from the street, so the piece is best appreciated simply by walking up to the wall and taking in its scale and colours at your own pace.
What a visit offers
- A quick, free stop for anyone interested in contemporary street art in Montreal
- A look at how the city's mural programme places artworks in ordinary neighbourhoods rather than only in galleries
- A good reason to explore Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, an area of residential streets and local life on the east side of the island
Because the mural is outdoors, it can be seen at any time, though daylight will show its details most clearly. The surrounding streets are a pleasant place to walk, and the stop can easily be combined with a longer wander through the borough.
For official information about the mural, the City of Montreal maintains a dedicated page for it, listed under the murals section of the city's website.