This mural at 1847, terrasse Elgin, in the Le Sud-Ouest borough of Montreal, is a piece of street art made in 2011 by the artists Gene Pendon and Laurence Petit. It was produced under the city's Programme graffitis et murales, carried out in partnership with MU, an organization that works on public art in Montreal.
What to expect
- A large-scale painted artwork on a building wall, seen from the street.
- A short, easy stop for anyone already exploring the Le Sud-Ouest neighbourhood.
- A look at how Montreal has supported street art through a municipal programme.
The mural is best suited to a visitor who enjoys wandering a city on foot and stopping to look at public art. Because it is an outdoor work on a building, there is no entry to pay for or hours to plan around, and it can be viewed at any time the street is accessible. Visitors interested in the details of the piece can consult the City of Montreal's mural registry, which lists the artwork under its own reference and gives the artists' and programme's credits.
Around the mural
Le Sud-Ouest is a mixed residential and commercial area close to the Lachine Canal and the city's older industrial districts. A visit to the mural pairs well with a walk along the neighbourhood's streets, where other murals and independent shops can be found, and with a stop by the canal for a change of pace.