Neil Young

Celebrating the music of Canadian born Neil Young….

Artist: Charlie Jonston
Artist: Charlie Johnston

….and Manitoban’s love of the great outdoors and camping …

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Artist: Charlie Johnston

,,, this a-tonal mural on heavy stucco rocks the free world.

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Artist: Charlie Johnston
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Artist: Charlie Johnston
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Artist: Charlie Johnston
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Artist: Charlie Johnston

Much wider than the scope of my camera, & a power box interfering w/my angled wide shots. I present the extreme left of the mural in pieces, right to left.

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Artist: Charlie Johnston
Artist: Charlie Johnston
Artist: Charlie Johnston

Pics taken by Resa – October 29, 2016

Winnipeg, Cananda

The Artist

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Artist: Charlie Johnston

Winnipeg, 1920’s

I’m back here! No, I’m not back in the 1920’s, I’m back in Winnipeg.

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Artist(s): Dwayne Ball, Jamie Korne

Painted in 2001, this mural remains in good shape.

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Artist(s): Dwayne Ball, Jamie Korne

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This mural was captured 2 trips ago, in the spring of 2014.

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Artist(s): Dwayne Ball, Jamie Korne

Stay tuned for new Winnipeg murals!!!

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Artist(s): Dwayne Ball, Jamie Korne

Pics taken by Resa – April, 21, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Murals of Winnipeg

Artist(s): Dwayne Ball, Jamie Korne

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Walking the Dog

Somewhere in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ..

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

… is this very charming mural by Sarah Collard.

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

It is painted on very pronounced brickwork. Also, it was captured on a sunny day…

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

..when the shadows from the bare trees’ branches…

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

…played havoc with my photography.

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

Get it while you can, & I took this when I could.

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

 

Pics taken by Resa – April 16, 2014

Winnipeg Manitoba

The Murals of Winnipeg

The Artist:

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Click on the pic below to see the mural as best I could get it.

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Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

Stained Glass

This appealing mural is inspired by stained glass.

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen

It wraps 2 partial sides and the front of an art store.

Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

I’m showing it left to right. Above is a bit from the first corner turning onto the front of the store.

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The woman above, and below make up the front.

Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

Turning the last corner,

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Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

we find another woman reflecting at the water’s edge.

Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

Pics taken by: Resa – November 4, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Thank you, Mandy!

Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

Tales from the Gimli Hospital & More

From the Guy Maddin film “Tales from the Gimli Hospital”.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

This ostrich is one of many from “Twilight of the Ice Nymphs”.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

As the director, Guy Maddin, did not want his portrait in the mural, Charlie Johnston represented the director from the rear.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

From ‘Dracula: Pages From a Virgin’s Diary’.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

A purple eye was inspired from a short film Maddin did on Odilon Redon. Unfortunately, a beer sign was affixed upon it!

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Pics taken by: Resa – October 29, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Scissors from “Tales from the Gimli Hospital”.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

This Mural is based on scenes from  Guy Maddin’s films, & is a 4 part post. Guy Maddin is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba. You can visit Guy Maddin’s Website

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

The Saddest Music the World

Directed by Guy Maddin. Starring Isabel Rossellini,

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Mark McKinney,

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

..and Maria de Medeiros.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Isabel’s character , Helen has had her legs amputated. They are replaced by glass legs.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Set in Winnipeg during the Great Depression,  a beer baroness organizes a contest to find the saddest music in the world.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Musicians from around the world descend on the city to try and win the $25,000 prize.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Big Oops! The above is not an ice rink, rather a vat of beer. The smoke stacks & telephone pole represent Winnipeg

Pics taken by: Resa – November 5, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

This Mural is based on scenes from  Guy Maddin’s films, & is a 4 part post. Guy Maddin is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba. You can visit Guy Maddin’s Website

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)