Escarpment Evolution, Judy Mayer-Grieve, 2015
Digital art on panel
This mural was inspired by the Niagara Escarpment; one of the world’s most unique natural wonders and Petroglyphs (cave paintings); the oldest recorded paintings in existence. The background of the mural shows the rugged shape of the escarpment. A series of symbols that are like cave paintings but are related to the King Road location are also in the mural. The history of the wheel, as recorded through the “stone age” to modern times relates to our need for transportation. The Jefferson Salamander shows the importance of King Road in the annual migration of this endangered species and Burlington’s commitment to its protection. Finally, the handprints represent all of the people who helped to build the underpass and surrounding community.
The Burlington Mural Program is designed to tell local stories using local artists. The 2015 program commissioned six small to medium-scale murals throughout the city. These commissions were open exclusively to Burlington, Ont., artists. Free professional development opportunities were offered to assist artists with the application process and project development.
To locate the Final, visit the posted coordinates, and observe the art work to answer the questions below:
Final: N 043 1A.BCD W 079 5E.FGH
A = Last digit, of the year the underpass was built x 3
B = Number of Left Hand Prints
C = Number of Right Hand Prints - 2
D = Number of hand prints between the Escarpment, and the Stone Wheel
E = Number of Fish
F = Number of Jefferson Salamanders
GH = Number of Spokes on the wooden wheel + 3
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