This mural by A'Shop, the collaborative name of Bryan Beyung, Ankh One and Monk.E, was painted in 2016 on a wall in the schoolyard at the corner of Roy and Henri-Julien, in the Le Plateau-Mont-Royal borough of Montreal.
About the work
The piece was produced under the city's Programme d'art mural (volet 2) and was made for École primaire au-Pied-de-la-Montagne. Because it sits in a schoolyard rather than on a busy commercial street, it is a quieter place to look at art, and it reflects the connection between public murals and the school community around it.
What to expect
- A street-art mural in an outdoor setting on the corner of Roy and Henri-Julien.
- Its location in a school courtyard, so it is best viewed from the street or during respectful hours when the grounds are not in use by children.
- A visit that suits anyone interested in urban art, city murals and neighbourhood life.
The area around it
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is a residential borough known for its tree-lined streets, outdoor staircases and cafés, and it is a pleasant area for an unhurried walk. Combining a look at this mural with a stroll through the surrounding streets makes an easy half-hour outing.
For further details about the mural, the city of Montreal publishes an entry for it on its public art website, at ville.montreal.qc.ca/murales/detail/116.