The Murals of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: "Rest in Peace"

 
 

Each year, we lose some good outdoor art in Winnipeg. For the year indicated, here's a last look at, a last goodbye to some of the artwork that has disappeared that year.


Displaying Locations 390-394 of 509

         

   
589 Sargent Avenue   

Photo courtesy of West End BIZ. Reid Edgeworth's wonderful "Portugal" Mural rendered in 1998. Lost in 2002 due to building expansion.

Original notes follow:

  
Reid Edgeworth: "This Mural is a celebration of the proud cultural heritage of all Portuguese Canadians and depicts only a small glimpse of Portugal's rich history. The sea dominates much of Portuguese life and history because of the enormity of the coastline. The images within the Mural center around Portugal's seafaring heritage."

"Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), seen at the top right corner of the Mural, gathered the top geographers and astronomers of his day to develop the most accurate maps and innovative navigational equipment in Europe. Prince Henry, now a national icon, represents Portugal's contribution to the world's greater understanding of ocean navigation."

"Below the portrait of the Prince are Blue Hydrangeas, a tropical flower from the Azores Islands. The Azores were among the many islands that were explored during the voyages that the Prince sponsored."

"On the bank of the Tagus (Tejo) River in the capital city of Lisbon is the tower of Bethlehem (Torre de Belém). The tower was the embarking point of Vasco da Gama, the explorer who sailed around Africa and east to India, landing in 1498."

"Making its way across the center of the Mural is a tiny version of the Caravel. The Caravel was the style of ship developed during the time of Henry and is a symbol of the many exploratory expeditions sponsored by the Prince."

"Within a circle floating near the Tower is the Monument of the Discoveries (Monumento aos Descobrimentos). The monument was erected near the tower to commemorate the many expeditions and explorers who ventured forth from Portugal."

"Two of the islands from the Azores archipelago are represented on the left side of the Mural: the houses in vineyards from the Bay of São de Lourenço, S. Maria, and the Doors of the City (Portas Da Cidade) from Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel. A young couple in traditional dress is standing in front of the Portas Da Cidade."

"The images in this Mural were composed with the help of August Bairos and the Correia family. Special thanks to the members of the Portuguese community who frequented the Mural during its creation and shared with me stories of their homeland."