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Don’t Care How Cliche, I Must Go

Artist:
Natalie Zawadzki
Year: 2024
Type: 
  • Mural
Medium(s): 
  • Paint
Status: In Place

Description

A person with a red coat walks towards a blue and purple mountain scene with a red sun and an ocean cove.

Artist Statement

Titled and designed as a cheeky riff of John Muir’s infamous (and arguably overused?) quote, “The mountains are calling and I must go.” As a place of escape, this quote aptly describes what Squamish represents to many.

Natalie Zawadzki (Nat Zawa) is a Canadian artist living in coastal Vancouver, BC (traditional unceded land of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations). Natalie’s art focuses on characterizing human connection to the environment, particularly in states of impermanence and fragility. Her iconic, fluid landscapes experiment with Suminagashi- a japanese marbling technique- to represent fleeting, temporal landscapes. Through this depiction, Natalie’s work reflects on the “bigness” of our Earth and the “shortness” our time on it.

Natalie’s experience derives from a 12-year career in digital design, collaborating with local businesses and international brands. Her mural career began in 2019, through a commission at her local rock climbing gym, and has since grown to include the Vancouver Mural Festival, Squamish Art Walk, and various commissions.

Location

Address:
37321, Galbraith Avenue, Squamish, British Columbia, V8B 0S8, Canada.

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