⁠Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) c/o The London Arts Council

2026

Through this work, visitors are encouraged to pause, honour Indigenous stewardship, and move forward with respect in a shared path of reconciliation and respect for this Land.

Artist’s Statement

This mural is a visual land acknowledgement, created to honour past and ongoing contributions of the caretakers of this Land.

Inspired by the nearby woodland, its shapes and colours reflect local trees, plants, and wildlife—reminding us that the Land is alive and continues to teach us every day. Located near Meadowlily Woods along the south branch of the Thames River, the mural connects this interior space to the living landscape outdoors.

The surrounding forest, shaped by glacial history, holds a mix of old-growth and new. Maples, American beech, black cherry, and red oak grow alongside wild berries, sumac, and trillium, while deer, coyotes, and birds move through this shared space—carrying stories of both natural and community history.

The mural’s abstract forms mirror the organic nature of the woodland: interconnected, ordered, yet imperfect, just like nature itself. Subtle references to light, shadow, and leaf shapes invite viewers to pause, reflect, and recognize their role as caretakers of the Land.

Through this work, visitors are encouraged to pause, honour Indigenous stewardship, and move forward with respect in a shared path of reconciliation and respect for this Land.