This mural by Sophie Wilkins is a street-art piece found at 11813 Boulevard Sainte-Gertrude, in the Montréal-Nord borough of Montreal, Canada. It was painted in 2020 and forms part of the city's public art life, appearing on a wall that passers-by on the boulevard can see as they go about their day.
About the work
The mural was created by the artist Sophie Wilkins and was produced under the Programme d'art mural (volet 2), a municipal mural initiative carried out with AGC Art Public, also known as Artgang. Murals of this kind are part of the wider effort to bring large-scale art into neighbourhoods across the city, rather than keeping it confined to galleries.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a short, easy stop rather than a destination in itself. It suits a walk or a detour while exploring the north end of the island, and it is best enjoyed by simply standing back and looking at the wall in its surroundings. If you are interested in public art, you may also find it useful to look up the city's own mural listing for the piece, which gives further details about the work and its production.
Getting oriented
- Location: 11813 Boulevard Sainte-Gertrude, Montréal-Nord, Montreal
- Type: outdoor street art, viewable at any time
- Good for: a quick stop, photography, and anyone curious about the public art of the city
Because the mural sits on a working boulevard, it is a good idea to approach it on foot or by car with some care, and to take in the neighbourhood around it as part of the outing.