168 Division Street Mural

168 Division Street Mural public engagement summary

Why we engaged

The City of Kingston is working with Highpoint Developments on the creation of an exterior large-scale mural on a new residential development at 168 Division Street. A mural was identified as a community benefit through Section 37 of the Planning Act that permits the City to authorize increases in permitted height and/or density through the zoning bylaw for new developments in return for community benefits. This is the first public art community benefit project for the City of Kingston, supported by the Public Art Program.

The results of this public consultation were shared with the artists to support the submission of their final proposals. They were also shared with the jury for consideration among other criteria such as artistic excellence and experience in their selection of the winning proposal. These results from the public consultation were not binding on the jury. Learn more about the Public Art Master Plan and the Public Art Policy.

How we engaged

A survey was hosted on Get Involved Kingston from June 24 to July 4. The community was provided opportunities to engage online, by phone or by mail. Social media and the Public Art and Get Involved email newsletters were used to communicate about this engagement. 

Who we heard from

• 248 engaged participants completed surveys
• 946 aware participants visited the project page
• 63 participants created a new Get Involved Kingston account

Next steps

We anticipate installing the mural in Fall 2022. Sign up for the Public Art newsletter to receive updates on this project.

What we heard

The following are a list of comments and preferred selections provided by Get Involved Kingston participants. Feedback that did not follow the City of Kingston's Guidelines for Participation were omitted from the feedback.  

Question 1: Which proposed mural do you prefer?

67.2% of participants preferred Option 2 – Dominic Laporte (162 responses). 32.8% of participants preferred Option 1 – Peru Dyer Jalea (79 responses).

Question 2: Please explain your selection.

Comments on Option 1 (Peru Dyer Jalea, Moment in the City) 

• The image has the word Kingston in it, which gives a sense of connection and community that the bird image doesn't
• Colour is vibrant
• its more neutral, birds are a specific taste
• I love the shapes and colours…It is joyful and I love the little surprise of the word ‘Kingston’ embedded in it.
• Brighter, more energizing; reminds me of quilts, which I greatly admire
• Love that it spells Kingston
• More modern. The birds looks like my grandma’s curtains. 
• Option 1 is both bold and subtle. The colours are fantastic. Option 2 is pretty, but I think it is too sweet and twee.
• I like that it is bright and happy.  But in fact, both options are well done.
• I don't like either of them. They seem very random 
• I prefer the bright and abstract. Option 2 feels a bit dated.
• I appreciate the intent of both so I went with my gut on which of the two I would like to see more often.
• Both are great pieces of art. The reason behind my selection is that I found Moment in the City mural simple, and aesthetically more pleasing to look at in comparison to Soaring Aves. I also loved the play with colours and geometry to embed the city's name, "Kingston". Finally, I liked how the artist seemed to have taken the exterior and texture of the building into consideration with their design.
• They are both beautiful and it is hard to choose, but I selected option 1 because the colours really pop and I feel it would attract people at street level more so than option 2. The colours are so bright and hopeful that it makes me feel joyful. 
• It is unique and modern, with Kingston represented
• Bright, fresh, timeless, universal appeal. 
• It is simpler and more joyful than the other option. Also more visible from a distance.
• I love how vibrant and colourful it is. So much of the city is grey limestone or brown brick that a pop of colour would add a lot of character to the skyline. The simple shapes make it discernible from any distance, and visually accessible to everyone.
• I love all the bright and cheery colors and how you can appreciate the mural from a distance as it is easy to view.
• Graphic abstraction tends to be more indelible over a longer period of time as well as marking a moment in time in style. 
• Bright and friendly
• Pop colors. Abstractions large design. It will be easier to enjoy from the sidewalk. 
• The first option is beautiful, colourful, and visually engaging. I find the second option confusing and unappealing. Large public works should have an immediate impact - the first one does this, the second one is, in my opinion, visually confusing and would not fit the space.
• I feel.it would appeal more to the greater public.
• Difficult to choose - Option 1 is generic; however, there is  an overwhelming concentration of bright green in the centre.  Perhaps a more natural redistribution of colour would be more effective.  Option 2 loses the concept of the birds with too much background “visual noise”, making the birds hard to see.  Not a very attractive design. 
• More vibrant colours
• Cause I like the graphic style and colours 
• It looks more bright and vibrant. More appealing to look at
• It's bright, it's a subtle puzzle (I noticed Kingston was written amongst the movement of the mural).  It's fits the city; progressive & unique. Not quite like anything else.
• I prefer the geometric shapes over the birds.  Colours are also more pleasing at that elevation.  Feel like the birds would have been better at or near grade.
• "Option 1: the colours are more vibrant and I like the use of colours. Option 2: The birds blend into the background and do not stand out. From a distance, I don’t see the birds. "
• This selection feels more aspirational:  Tidy, colorful, modern.  While the other is more reflective: wild, messy, unfinished. I would rather encourage Kingstonites to aspire to more.
• Both are nice, both are acceptable. Seems the 1st option will stand out more.
• It’s more inclusive. Clearly represents the city.
• Colorful, subtle Kingston is clever
• LOVE the colours
• They're both good. The first one _might_ look better if not constantly maintained.
• Bright and crisp colours, draws the eye.
• Love Perus work!!
• Modern, fresh, bright, simple
• I think it would have a better effect long distance
• I love it's from a Peruvian-Canadian artist. The colours are more vibrant, the design is modern and dynamic. 
• Looks like it says Kingston
• Option B is too busy and too specific. It might seem inaccessible to some views.
• I would be happy with either. 
• I don’t think the birds read well from a distance, even though I think they would look great up close. The simple geometrical patterns and bright colours are playful and fun and will read well from any distance. 
• while I like the birds, I don't think the images will be legible from street level - i.e. detail will be lost.  I like the intense colour of Option 1.   Ultimately  I would like to see both (see my comment below) and hope that the City will consider making public art a key part of future and existing development projects. 
• It's close, they are both beautiful, but the simplicity, bright colours and clean lines of the first attract me as does the clearly embedded word Kington.   Would love to see the indigenous birds vertically displayed starting lower to the street.  Hopefully a developer can commission this one for a another development! 
• I like it better. 
• Love that the first one artistically says Kingston.
• Modern and bright colors
• The brighter colours will really pop and draw the eye to the mural.
• When I think of kingston I don't think of birds, the one I chose seems to be more representative of a diverse city
• It feels more happy, Hip, and fun 
• The abstract mural is colourful and modern; it resonates better than birds - which seems a bit dated; almost like what we’d find in an aunt or grandma’s home (however symbolic the birds are)
• Bright and inspirational. 
• Abstract will appeal to more people and colours are happy.  I can see the word Kingston in there there which is great!
• I have always liked abstract so I was immediately drawn to this one
• I like the colours, it’s bright and eye catching. More appealing to me than the other one! I like the simplicity of the lines and geometric shapes as well. I also like that it says Kingston 
• Colourful
• Looks better
• I love the colours and I love that it has kingston in it!
• More universal, vibrant, diverse, fresh, colourful, incorporates use of city name, more inclusive for all ages. Love it!  Other one is nice but could be any city. 
• The colours are brighter and bolder.  Also, the other proposal is a bit preachy.
• fresh and modern take 
• enjoy the bright colours
• The simple geometric shapes are timeless and bright. Love the hidden “Kingston”. The other one is too complex and looks like an early 2000s tattoo
• I like these bright colours and think they will cheer us up in winter.
• I like it better
• I am drawn to the intensely colorful design. It makes me feel happy.
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• Comments on mural Option 2 (Dominic Laporte, Soaring Aves)
• Seems to be more alive and closer to nature
• More original looking, other options looks like a corporate logo. 
• More visually appealing, less new-age rake on text
• Option 1 is an old design/pattern see on many items /clothes/ fabrics in the past, Option 2 seems more dynamic, engaging, and related to the outdoors.
• It is more pleasing to the eye and conveys a deeper meaning. Also, the colours are not too bright and might distract drivers less. It makes you think about nature and that we need to take care of it, especially that we have way more birds in Kingston after pandemic. 
• Let's celebrate wildlife. This option is much more playful and interesting.
• the birds represent the inter connections of the community working towards common goals
• Beautiful piece of artwork! I know I’d love to see this anytime I’m in the area. I’d purposely drive or walk out of my way.
• Very pleasing to the eye.
• Both artwork is beautiful but like the second option better
• I prefer wildlife to abstract image
• I prefer art that represents realism rather than designs.
• Visually stunning, love it!
• I  like birds
• We have a lot of text-based art in Kingston. I will be nice to see art that is far from the name but still is beautiful and captures the essence of Kingston
• I just think the birds are nicer
• Keeps viewers aware of the biodiversity necessary for a good life!
• I love wildlife.
• It creates a pleasant atmosphere and helps emphasize Kingston’s close connection to nature and commitment to the environment. And it’s beautiful. 
• I love bird. Birds for me is liberty, freedom.
• It’s easier on the eye not going in so many ways
• seems to suit more the area and location
• Like the natural look of the wildlife
• Prefer realism
• It is bright and colourful.  It brings wildlife into the downtown.
• The other choice was too abstract.
• Nature and birds on concrete buildings gives it life.
• Love the colours, movements, and birds' representation.
• I love the subject matter being species that are indigenous to this region. The colours used are lovely, and since the mural is high in the sky, the birds seem appropriate. The mural captures my attention in that I want to keep looking at it. There is a freedom and playfulness to the image. 
• Just like it better 
• Prefer the colours and the concept. It is more of a personally done piece. Option 1 is well done however it's more of a piece that could be computer generated. I would stop to admire the birds but not the graphic
• option 1 is to Caribbean  option 2 is more neutral
• more visually interesting
• I like the connection to the local birds and the colouration
• Selection is non- politico . #1 reminded me of flags. 
• The birds just add a nice touch of nature to the downtown. 
• It seems creative, unique, & I think would attract more people than the first option.
• I like what this represents. 
• I like birds
• More natural, beautiful imagery, colours are more aligned with natural environment
• The colours are appealing - exciting, yet also soothing. For a large mural, I prefer something with a sense of naturalism that makes me think of themes of community, connectedness, etc. And I appreciate the artist's symbolism behind the chosen images.
• Not particularly interested in abstract
• Love bird and suggested color. The overall look more organized and more appealling to my eyes.
• I like birds
• This is a very beautiful work! I’m sure it will be a great addition to Kingston’s artistic vibe!
• More natural
• The bird mural feels creative and expressive, opening conversation whereas the other mural feels more like a branding exercise for the city of Kingston... 
• Like the story and a design that is more easily understandable 
• Both are colorful, but no. 2 is more site-specific to the area, with the native birds--I think people will have more long-term enjoyment of something less abstract.
• I think a mural depicting beautiful birds working together to solve a problem is a wonderful choice for a public art piece and a fine example for us all.
• I am a bohemian at heart. I like the birds representing life and colours as opposed to a more geometric selection. The geometric has a nice variety of colours but I prefer the movement in option 2.
• Beautiful and meaningful 
• I prefer the Images of the birds over the abstract "Kingston".  I do like the bright colour of the abstract but I think most people will miss seeing "Kingston" in it unless really studied.
• Aesthetically feels more calming and visually pleasing
• love the colours and the spirit of joy.
• I, personally,  prefer art with less abstraction. In this particular case I feel less abstraction is best, as it will make the mural look less like advertising and more like a city art mural.
• Option 2 has more personality and the colours are nicer. It's original whereas option 1 looks like something you see in every other building. 
• I like nature.
• this mural will bring life to the Hub. Beautiful colors, birds in the sky. The other mural looks like a bed quilt and is not as complex in design or color.  
• Softer and prettier.
• More realistic, Please consider that whatever image win having it for a fixed length of time. Perhaps new images could be replaced every 12 months.
• Liked the artist description
• More representative of our city
• The first one seems more "corporate". Like something on a hotel. The second one feels more personal 
• Something different than the usual 
• The colors are more vibrant and I love the images of nature 
• I love the incorporation of local bird species into the urban built environment. The surreal background pumps up the visual impact of the large scale piece.
• It reminds me of the importance of nature and sustainable practices to ensure a better future. 
• Option 2 is more eye checking at made me want to look at it longer 
• I love birds. Absolutely beautiful!
• This piece is dynamic and has interesting contrast of value, scale, and size. There is depth in this piece and it feels exciting yet human. The other option these qualities. 
• Birds! Colour and interest 
• I like the colours better on option 2, and the birds are beautiful 
• The birds have more meaning to me.  I think they especially work well for a mural planned to be up on a wall.  
• I absolutely love both. The first is more youthful and I can see Kingston within it but I am drawn to the birds more from a personal side. It's gorgeous. 
• Kingston is beautiful for all the green spaces and the nature found in them - the birds reflect that better than the other mural.
• More natural colours, there are so many different species of birds that frequent the area
• The birds are lovely and fit the location of the mural perfectly. 
• Fresher
• I like the focus on nature rather than a simple graphical branding that only serves as more advertisement for the city. It works with the environment and local more than Option 1. 
• I find the artist’s work much more appealing than the graffiti- style of the other artist. 
• I find it more eye appealing and it is easier to make out what it is... in the other option, I find it harder to make out 'Kingston' in it. 
• I prefer the Option 2 .  Both are very colourful but I like birds.  
• There is nothing more majestic that birds in flight. The colors are bold and pop. It makes you smile when you see it. 
• I like the colors and art style more. The meaning behind the selected piece is also much better to be understood by general public. 
• Option 2, with the local species of birds, brings nature into an urban landscape, emphasizes local species, and gives a feeling of hope and inspiration when seeing the open wing spans.
• Beautiful art. Locally pertinent.
• Visually appealing and works well for the neighborhood
• Feels more organic and suited for the space. 
• Soaring Aves fits with the landscape best because it includes images of birds that placed at the top of the building reach the sky where they would fly. We do enough to take away our natural landscape with our occupation of it so it is critical that we include and replace references to it. 
• It adds some nature to this block, which is very urban. I think the birds play off the existing squirrel and bird sculptures in a complementary way. 
• Fitting symbolism and optimism.
• Option 2 is easier to look at. They are both colourful and uplifting however option 1 seems like it would reflect in the sunshine as it is so bright. It would be hard on the eyes and on the head. Option 2 also fits in better with the environment given the natural subject matter. 
• Much more character and solidity in the second option, dislike how abstract and modern the first is. Second one just feels better to look at.
• Because it is a depiction of nature
• Option 1 looks too abstract, and anything including nature will get my support
• Option 2 is a nature scene and more engaging.
• I find it more visually appealing
• I like the flow of it more and feel it is more artistic. 
• Option 1 looks too much like advertising.
• I find it more beautiful. The other one I find garish.
• It’s more detailed and colourful 
• I personally prefer art that incorporates nature. I love birds, I have many around my country home. . I also like  the artists detailed explanation of the piece. 
• I love the colours and symbolism that birds bring. 
• I like the darker colours
• love nature
• While both artworks are colourful and cheerful, I prefer the second one because it is more representative.  My family enjoys birding and we love the variety of birds we have here in Kingston.  And the richness of our natural environment is very important to us.  Seeing a large mural depicting some of these birds in such vivid colour would be a great addition to the city.
• Stunning nature, cheerful, dynamic sense of movement
• Has more meaning
• #2 looks more dynamic and natural, whereas #1 looks like a corporate logo.
• I prefer this design because it is art and not just branding of our city name. 
• Beautiful - the other reminds me of the CBC logo
• The addition of colourful birds brings life and a feeling of motion to this wall. Wonderful colour palette as well
• When I think of Kingston I think of the natural beauty of the City and surrounding area. this image reminds me of that.
• Nature connects us all, vibrant colours and great layout
• Personally I think the motion and flow of the bird deign fits the space Much better . As I mural artist myself the contrast is much for appealing. Vibrant,  beautiful, and engaging he mural is more lively & human, less cold geometrical shapes. It makes me dream a little more and has such a strong theme. I absolutely love it and would come to Kingston just to see it! 
• Colour choice and timelessness of subject, nice composition
• Definitely drawn to the second option; artistically breathtaking and more of a natural fit for the location in my humble opinion.
• Option 2 has more detail and natural landscape to the image 
• Love the positive energy, colours and natural theme
• Bringing nature into the heart of Kingston is very important 
• I feel the concept discussed in  Dom Laporte's description really brings the piece to life and is a testiment representing very crucial community values. I also think that he paints very beautiful murals and that it would be the better choice for the proposed space, and would  best representing enhance the community it will be enjoyed in. 
• One of the attractions to Kingston are the green spaces, the waterfront, bike and nature trails. I believe this mural reminds us to take a closer look at the beauty of the land and wildlife around us and what we could loose if we don't take care it. 
• Birds flying high…. You know what I mean…. Just seems right!
• I like the natural aspects 
• Nature is more pleasing to the eye 
• Inclusion of soaring nature befitting a wall area on a tall building
• Both are striking, but I feel the birds are more unique and timeless, and I can imagine it making more of an impact on the community and tourism.
• I like the birds and colour.
• Question 3: What feedback would you like to share with the artists?
• I would prefer a mural which makes the wall disappear so that against the sky background when looking up, the wall of the building blends in as if not there.
• I enjoyed reading the artists' statements and found both intriguing.  Congratulations to the artists for their work and the thought and imagination that went into the designs. I am not a Kingston resident (yet), but am in Kingston regularly.  I am happy to see public art in various places in Kingston.  I agree that public art is a public benefit, and I am pleased that the city includes art in its definition for the ""public benefit"" aspect of development plans. "
• Thank you to both of them for their fantastic proposals. They certainly both deserved to be short-listed.
• Dominic, your palette is moving and I appreciate seeing our city's nature represented. Peru, your colours are joyous and the puzzle pieces are endlessly evocative. 
• Love your designs! I hope we will see more of your work in Kingston in future. Murals are a great way to bring art into people's everyday lives.
• Use paint that will last and/or ensure it is maintained over time
• They are both excellent designs. I do feel that simpler designs in murals have more impact.
• Beautiful, thank you
• Both are substantive, both would be a welcome addition to the HUB. 
• Peru is the best!
• •    Think about the people who walk on the sidewalk. 
• •    Is there not a way to integrate a clever/ subtle optical illusion with a local flavour into the design ?  Nothing particularly clever or of local significance related to either of these 2 designs.  At this point, I would send these back for a re-do and not make the investment in either as they are. 
• •    none
• •    Do it bigger if they pay more 
• •    Absolutely love it. Great idea, incredible execution.
• •    To make option 2 work, I would suggest a monochromatic background like greens or yellows so the birds stand out. 
• •    both are beautiful.
• •    In general, I'm not in a position to give detailed feedback to an artist. I know what I like and don't. So in general, I'd like to see a piece of wall art commissioned that has a 3D element and/or takes advantage of elements in the wall, I.e. window, obstruction, unusually shape of wall, etc. Or iconic to Kingston. Something that will standout and be remembered and recognized by citizens and visitors alike. Both of these are pretty generic and aren't particularly memorable, but they are way better than nothing. 
• •    I can see the King   on... very cool but the st I can't find? Love the colours and the idea of this!
• •    Kingston should be HONORED to have a proposal from Peru. 
• •    Colour and shapes have a nice asymmetric balance!
• •    Buen trabajo, Dominic! Keep it up. I love the use of colours and how the word "Kingston" is hidden in the design. It's wonderful, full of colour and clever.
• •    Both are fabulous!
• •    Both images are beautiful. Thank you for your important work!
• •    These are both gorgeous concepts - I would love to see the bird one done at street level on one of the existing or in-progress depressingly monochromatic buildings colonizing Princess St.  
• •    Both murals are beautiful.  For this location I prefer the simplicity, bright colours and clean lines of the first as well as the cleverly embedded word Kingston.   I would love to see the indigenous birds (second one) vertically displayed starting lower to the street.  Hopefully a developer (or the City) can commission this one for a another development/location! 
• •    Both are great. 
• •    Love the colours:
• •    Beautiful works of art! Option 2 should be placed somewhere @ Doug Fuhrer park.
• •    Both pieces would be stunning contributions to the downtown landscape.
• •    The birds are nice too!
• •    Brings me joy and warms my heart. 
• •    Love the way Kingston is within the abstract and colour choices are positive and fun!
• •    I think that if some of the colours were toned down slightly it would be better accepted by traditional/conservative Kinstonians
• •    they’re both beautiful and well done 
• •    Both are beautiful
• •    Great job to you both
• •    Both are lovely and vibrant. 
• •    I feel this one will age better and weather better 
• •    Both of these are excellent and either would be a great addition to the city.
• •    Both are colourful and beautiful and I think every neighborhood could use some beauty 
• •    Good use of bright colour
• •    Both options are beautiful, well done. 
• •    Excellent artwork, vibrant and meaningful!
• •    Beautiful piece of artwork! I know I’d love to see this anytime I’m in the area. I’d purposely drive or walk out of my way.
• •    I love birds and really like the bird mural.
• •    Very beautiful we will be luck if your proposal is selected!
• •    Great colours!
• •    Love the bright colours in both the works, great work!
• •    Both are beautiful!
• •    Love the nature one with birds
• •    Great picture but if I think about it, I would maybe put branch instead of rope. For me the birds represent liberty but rope is kind of the opposite where you "tie up" that liberty.. first option is also great, I can almost read Kingston into it! 
• •    Love the birds too bad you couldn’t use so of the birds we have here Robin Blue Jay Cardinals Oriels Hummingbirds yellow canary Wood Ducks and Mallards 
• •    can the community be involved -somehow?
• •    Beautiful bird mural
• •    I am happy that they are proposing murals that are colourful and full of life.  Great Job.
• •    Beautiful work!
• •    Thank you for adding a touch of natural beauty.
• •    Both murals are lovely. Option 1 is colourful and happy. I prefer Option 2 just due to its complexity and interesting subject matter. 
• •    They are both well done but I find birds more appealing
• •    Thanks for working on such an interesting project, we need more of this. 
• •    It’s going to look great!!
• •    thanks for adding art to our city
• •    Thank you for your consideration of community feedback!
• •    I am a bird lover and this artist has produced a colourful image of a beautiful subject 
• •    Really like the option 2 proposal
• •    more birds please
• •    Just stunning!
• •    Both designs have striking colour and a strong composition.  I found the first one resembles a quilt and has more difficulty getting its message across
• •    I hope more murals are painted on buildings in Kingston. Montreal is a city that has had murals painted on many city buildings which really enhance the areas. There is an unattractive apartment/commercial building on Princess Street (396?)  that could be greatly improved with large murals climbing up the ugly blank end walls. I would like to see you or other artists get a chance to submit proposals for other projects.
• •    As above. I appreciate the effort of both.
• •    Beautiful and meaningful piece. Great work. 
• •    I think both are lovely bright eye catching images.  I am a bit confused by the rope in the birds but I suppose it tie them together (no pun intended).  In the abstract image I think the word Kingston is a bit too subtle and because it does leap out it might be missed. 
• •    They both feel great!
• •    A lovely concept.
• •    Something water themed would be great for future projects. We are so close to so many large bodies of water here in Kingston. When I think of Kingston I think of the downtown, City Hall, Fort Henry, and of course, Lake Ontario. As such, I think something that incorporates the water and sounding landscape would be excellent for future murals. However, this is not to say these current sections are not great designs. As they do indeed look wonderful. 
• •    The geometric shapes thing has been done to death man, I'm sorry. 
• •    nice work
• •    Beautiful work! We need more of these in Downtown Kingston.
• •    Both images are great in their respective categories.
• •    Both pieces look great Thank you!
• •    Both mural designs are very good .
• •    WOW! Both proposals are outstanding and I believe they both deserve a home in Kingston. They are vibrant, dynamic, and youthful. Love both pieces - bravo! 
• •    Thank you for taking the time to make this public art proposal! It is so important for the health and spirit of our communities. 
• •    Rope seems out of place, make it a vine?
• •    Beautiful mural! 
• •    Both images would be great - thank you for producing work that would improve the view our downtown.
• •    Both are vibrant and beautiful! Well done! 
• •    Both lovely. Colours are lovely
• •    The colors are a bit gloomy in option 2. Could it be brighter? 
• •    Why is the artwork just along the top of the wall?  When the building next door has an addition will the artwork be visible from the street?
• •    Congratulations on such an amazing concept and proposal. I am hopeful your work is chosen and will inspire folks to look for the very birds you highlight in this beautiful piece. 
• •    Great work!
• •    I enjoyed both concepts.
• •    Great work!
• •    I love the feeling of movement you have created with the wings of the birds and am drawn by the colours of the different species.  I have the sense that I can see them flying in the sky and not as merely featured on a flat 2D mural. The placement of your work at the top of the building is captivating!
• •    I like the fact that birds native to Kingston are featured, as it is like a reminder to us to stop and look more closely at our environment, and take in the natural world around us, even in the heart of the city.
• •    Uplifting vision. Thank you for sharing your talents.
• •    Both are lovely works of art
• •    Congratulations on making it to the final selection and well done to both!
• •    Change the back ground colour to a more neutral colour because it would look better with the colourful birds but looks great either way!
• •    They are both beautiful pieces of art!!
• •    Beautiful work! 
• •    Both artworks are exuberant and either would liven up the corner at 168 Division.  But I prefer the more traditional, less abstract representation of some of the natural beauty we are so fortunate to have in our midst.
• •    1st tacky….2st looks great
• •    Gorgeous work
• •    Nice work!
• •    The use of colour and design in both of these selections is vibrant and beautiful. 
• •    Thank you for your talent and time!
• •    Fantastic proposal! I love your use of colour and the birds would bring this wall to life. Great job
• •    Dom Laporte is the consummate professional whose work is consistently of high quality and enjoyable to view.
• •    Slam dunk! Hope to see it installed 
• •    Amazing work
• •    Please visit more often, and create these beautiful murals for all of us to enjoy!
• •    Love the colors for both murals.  
• •    Beautiful work
• •    Best of luck to all applicants; your artistry is a welcomed addition to any/every urban location…the fewer grey walls the better!
• •    None 
• •    Congratulations on these bold imaginative submissions. Either would be a welcome addition to the skyline of Kingston.
• •    I think both artists created beautiful concepts and designs.
• •    I believe this mural reminds us to take a closer look at the beauty of the land and wildlife around us and what we could loose if we don't take care it. Your mural is truly beautiful. 
• •    Both are striking pieces, and I commend both artists for their vision.
• •    As a Royal Military College of Canada graduate, I love Kingston. 
• •    If you really want to help our city, and you really think this is necessary, do it for free. We're all hurting financially, yourselves included, so take private commissions not public ones. Stop milking our tax dollars.
• •    The birds are well done but I don’t like birds so my choice is the other one. 
• •    Stunning! Thank you 
• •    Pretty