Monday Mural

 

 I'm linking up at Monday Mural

August 2026 - Toronto ON

It was created through a collaboration between Indigenous artist Nyle Miigizi Johnston and artist Monica Wickeler.

The artwork features large-scale Woodland-style animal figures painted in vivid, stylized colors against a deep background woven with white botanical line art:

The Golden Fox: Perched prominently near the center, the fox stands atop a dark, heavily patterned land mass. Johnston's work frequently draws from traditional Ojibwe stories, where animals often carry distinct teachings or spiritual significance regarding our relationship with nature.

The Turtle: On the left side, a large turtle is depicted with a bright shell composed of pink, yellow, and green sections. In many Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island (North America), the turtle symbolizes creation, wisdom, and the earth itself.

Flora and Elements: Underneath the wildlife, an intricate web of white outlines displays local medicinal plants, ferns, and organic root systems. It grounds the animals in a living landscape, speaking directly to themes of environmental stewardship, connection, and healing.