This mural is an existential map of the modern human condition. Born from the artist's university experience, a pivotal chapter of transformation and self-awareness. Fathima's work weaves together a narrative of independence, curiosity, and the universal search for purpose.
Through "starry-eyed" characters with their heads in the clouds, the artist explores the tension between digital power and natural responsibility. Wings symbolize the freedom of thought and expression, while local icons like the moose and goose ground this multidimensional journey in the Ottawa landscape.
Learn more at https://www.uottawa.ca/en/news-all/qa-simard-hall-mural
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Byward Market