The planning phase of the Rapid Transit Urban Infrastructure Art Project began in 2022 to enhance accessibility and beautify this new public infrastructure. Artwork by local London artists will be installed on the roofs of Rapid Transit shelters along the Downtown Loop, East London Link, and Wellington Gateway corridors. The artworks reflect themes identified through community consultation during the Rapid Transit Environmental Assessment, the planning process used to gather public input and evaluate the Rapid Transit system. This project is ongoing and the unveiled works to date are reflective of the downtown projects. Read More
Motions and Memories
2024
Hand-painted with quill, ink, and acrylic on paper
Four individual paintings, each measuring 38 × 7 inches
Location: Horton and Wellington.
Inspired by the historical backdrop of London, Ontario, the series “Motions & Memories,” explores the complex connection between transportation and human life. Each piece of art encapsulates transient moments experienced during travel, mirroring the interaction between movement and memory. Vibrant colors and dynamic forms symbolize the vitality of our journeys and the rich tapestry of the memories they weave, embodying movement across diverse modes like cars, electric streetcars, boats, and planes.
Rapid Transit Urban Infrastructure Art Project, Motions and Memories by Maisa Mreiwed, Location at Horton and Wellington. Photo credit: Corrie Higginson
The City of London Culture Services and the London Arts Council, in partnership with the London Music Office and the Rotary Club of London, have come together to create the “Songlines Project.” This project will showcase the artwork of London’s local visual artists that is accompanied by a “Songlines” QR Code that links to the London Music Office’s Spotify channel and the diverse music of talented local musicians at various stages of their music careers. Read More
Joy
2024
Hand-painted with quill, ink, and acrylics on Paper
30” inch x 42” inch
“Joy” is an artwork inspired by and designed for The South London Community Centre. At the heart of the artwork lies a prominent circle symbolizing unity, enlightenment, and harmony, reflecting the Centre’s integral role in bringing the community together through diverse activities for all ages. The circle is guarded by two Northern Cardinals believed to bring joy, peace, guidance, and comfort to those in need. Together, they bring to the fore nature’s beauty and the power of community. Read More
The South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC) is a community space in South London that is open to all. It offers programs and services within the South London Community Centre as well as throughout the communities of Westminster, White Oaks, Westmount, and surrounding areas in London. Through its programs and services, SLNRC works with children, youth, adults, seniors, families, and immigrants. Using a community development approach, it provides opportunities that engage and empower residents to achieve their personal potential and a healthy quality of life. Read More
Highlights from the 2025 Event: Unveiling of the ‘Joy’ Songlines Mural at the South London Community Centre
Traffic signal boxes across the city are transformed into temporary public art displays, featuring vinyl reproductions of original works by local professional artists. Artists are selected through a juried process and are compensated for their work. These installations add colour and creativity to everyday spaces, creating moments of discovery throughout the community. As the artwork is exposed to the elements, designs and locations may change over time.
This project is presented in collaboration with the London Arts Council and the City of London. Read More
2011
Hand-painted with quill, ink and acrylics on paper
15” x 22”
Installation located near A&W Restaurant
3210 Wonderland Road South, London, ON, Canada
Traffic signal box wraps are vinyl graphics applied to utility cabinets at intersections, designed to enhance urban streetscapes, deter graffiti, and showcase local art. These installations often feature works from local artists and use graffiti-resistant materials with a lifespan of roughly ten years.
© Maisa Mreiwed | Freedom and Power | 2022 | Artwork image printed onto a vinyl wrap and attached to traffic light boxes at street light intersections around London, Ontario, Canada
Promenade parlante: Episodes in a Changing Neighbourhood was an intergenerational, co-creative project about urban change, located in the Shaughnessy Village neighbourhood of downtown Montreal. Grounded in oral history, Promenade parlante produced a series of audio-visual installations and performances that communicated senior Montrealers’ experiences and knowledge of urban transformation. Read More
The Rag-and-bone Man/ Le Chiffonnier
2018
Hand-painted with quill, ink, and acrylics, on muslin Fabric
31” x 39.5”
Montréal, Québec, Canada
This project was a collaboration between the founders of the Living History oral history project (a group of five seniors: Wendy Allen, Ramsay Blair, Penelope Cumas, Lilian Harper, and Wanda Potrykus), Dr Cynthia Hammond (Lead Co-Director of the Centre for Oral History & Digital Storytelling, Concordia University), Dr Shauna Janssen (Director of Concordia University’s Institute for Urban Futures), and Eric Craven (Community Development Librarian and coordinator of the Atwater Library’s Digital Literacy Project).
The artists/participants: Wendy Allen, Ramsay Blair, Gabrielle Castonguay, Eric Craven, Cynthia Hammond, Lilian Harper, Shauna Janssen, Maisa Mreiwed, Wanda Potrykus, and Kathleen Vaughan
The two urban walks, short film, and resulting archive were made possible through a Partnership Engage Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, as well as funding from Concordia's Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling (COHDS) and Janssen's Concordia University Research Chair in Performative Urbanism. Read More