24 FT x 4 FT mural at Winnipeg Folk Festival thanking the volunteers who helped put the festival together!
FOLK FEST!
I was commissioned by Winnipeg Folk Festival to create a mural that celebrates all the different volunteer groups. I came up with this design, in which each icon symbolizes a different group. I kept the background lighter with the sunset sky theme, so all the festival goers could join in and sign it at the festival, sending love to the volunteers! I was visited by butterflies numerous times while painting this piece. Sometimes a butterfly would come and sit on my paint tray. At one point one fell into the paint, but I pulled him out, dried off his wings, and saved him. :)
Client Thoughts:
"We were lucky enough to have Cori create a stunning 8 x 14 ft. mural for our young son’s bedroom recently. Collaborating with Cori was a seamless and stress-free process. Her professional integrity coupled with her kind hearted and thoughtful spirit made it a truly remarkable experience. Cori knew we envisioned a timeless piece that included a fantasia of colours and a variety of animals that would grow up with our son. We hoped that this mural would encapture and provoke a sense of imagination and appreciation for Art in general that will inspire our son each day. Cori came prepared with a working sample and was open minded and respectful in incorporating our suggestions and preferences to personalize the piece even more. Our schedules coincided and we were able to find a mutually convenient time for Cori to complete the 45 hour project while we were out of town. She was in contact with us as needed & kept us informed of her progress which was greatly appreciated. We had absolute trust in Cori being in our home alone. She was extremely respectful and we returned to a clean home, exactly as we had left it. Cori kindly followed up personally to ensure our satisfaction with her work. We were extremely happy and felt that her talents and ideas exceeded our expectations. I often find myself staring at the mural for a few minutes each day because I truly love it that much. Cori is a kind soul with engaging and provocative artistic abilities and we were very impressed with her professionalism, communication & thoughtfulness throughout this process. We would happily work with her again in the future." - L.Z.