Five local artists commissioned to transform traffic control boxes into public art

The City has commissioned five local artists to transform traffic control boxes along Princess Street in downtown Kingston into vibrant pieces of public art.  

The artworks range in style and original medium and feature the work of Kingston-based artists. The project aims to support artists to build their public art portfolios and bring vibrancy and creativity to downtown Kingston, while also helping to deter graffiti.  The artists were selected in consultation with the City’s Art in Public Places Subcommittee, based on their experience in the creation and installation of outdoor murals.  

“This project has engaged an incredible group of local artists, to contribute to enlivening our downtown public spaces, and making use of existing ground-level infrastructure as an innovative platform for public art,” said Megan Sirett, Manager, Events and Programs in Arts and Culture Services with the City of Kingston.   

Installation of the public artworks will take place throughout July at the following locations: 

• Location: South side of Bagot Street at Princess Street
  Artist: Sasha Jimenez French
  Medium: Painted mural
  Title: In search of light
  
  
• Location: Crawford Wharf 
  Artist: Eron One
  Medium: Painted mural
  Title: It’s always sunny in Kingston
  
  
• Location: North side of Montreal Street at Princess Street
  Artist: Abby Nowakowski
  Medium: Painted mural
  Title: finding home between the cattails and trilliums
  
  
• Location: North side of Ontario Street at Princess Street 
  Artist: Ben Nelson
  Medium: Vinyl, digital illustration
  Title: Abstract Parameters
  
  
• Location: North side of King Street at Princess Street 
  Artist: Grace Dixon
  Medium: Vinyl, digital illustration
  Title: Untitled  

Learn more about the Traffic Control Box public art program, and other artistic opportunities, on our Public Art webpage: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/art-and-music/public-art/