Indoor & Outdoor Murals
Murals have the power to completely transform a space, bringing new life to an ordinary wall or structure. They help to create a more welcoming environment, adding character and joy. From commercial to public spaces, on brick to glass windows, digitally printed to hand painted, I’ve created 60+ diverse murals thus far.
LILIES OF THE WATER
BARCELOS ROOSTER PROJECT
JUNGLE BOOGIE
DOMOV MUJ/MY HOME
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE - COMMUNITY MURAL
TEA TIME IN PEPPERLAND
Mini Mural Mailboxes
In case a larger scale mural is too bold for your space, but you love the idea of having a mural painted, a mini mural mailbox is a nice solution. Why not transform an otherwise drab structure into an expression of art you will see every day? Currently I am into painting Ontario birds, however I’m open to other themes as well. Available for sale on Etsy.
Go on your very own mural tour in Toronto
Print out the map to the right here with the addresses and check out all of the public murals painted by yours truly.
If you take any photos be sure to tag me on social media @juliaprajza
Have fun!
Photo by Steven Miric
Mural Season
Every year as the weather gets warmer, and spring turns into summer, I am now embracing the season in a whole new way – with the excitement of mural season. Especially after the long winter months in Toronto, I can truly appreciate the opportunity to practice my art outside. This comes with all the distractions, loud noises and strange smells, unpredictable weather, but mostly the kind and curious community members. This is a huge contrast with the indoor studio life I usually have during the rest of the year. Having my art displayed in the open air for the public to enjoy has been a truly heartwarming experience.
As an emerging Mural Artist, I hope to continue creating more public art in order to share these spontaneous human interactions with Canadians and add some joy to their everyday lives.
My mural story
Although I dabbled in large-scale wall paintings at home during my teenage years, I officially started painting murals in 2016. The first one was on my own porch for fun, then I expanded to interior office spaces, then utility boxes with the city of Toronto, then garages, etc. I was hooked with the challenge of creating a larger than life art piece out in the public for people to appreciate as they passed by, completely by surprise and free of charge. The Outside the Box program in 2019 created by Street Art Toronto was my first public art experience. I painted a four-sided vertical utility box which gave life and colour to a new neighbourhood I had never been to before, and yet the people welcomed me so warmly.
It has been really special to witness firsthand the power of public art and the different meanings it takes on for different people. Engaging with people in numerous communities is such an interesting experience as I learn about the history of the unique area and the people that live there. I discovered that people just want to tell their stories and if you are patient enough to listen, they might just let you in. These human experiences are what make public art so meaningful for me.
Photo by Steven Miric
Next time you go for a walk in your neighbourhood, I encourage you to really look around and explore the public art that exists, walk down hidden laneways, check out underpasses, etc. get up close and personal. And if you are lucky, you might catch an artist in action.