Sunny day Selfie 🌞 My neighbourhood was already the most innovative in the city, but today that only increased with the permanent installation of approximately 40 new murals behind some of my favourite shops and cafes by local artists here in Vancouver. I am so proud of this city for understanding the importance of public art and supporting its accessibility to the public. Unconventional art forms visible in such high concentrations in populous areas tend to be topics of controversy in most cities, or have an expiration date in its presence. And while there's a fundamental difference between street art and murals, both tend to be perceived as a single art form that is typically looked down upon. Therefore seeing the community support behind the Vancouver Mural Festival left me beyond gratified. Today especially reminded me of why I choose to be an advocate for self-expression, art education, and art accessibility. #art #artist #localartist #mural #muralart #vanmuralfest #publicart #installation #Vancouver #eastvan #MountPleasant #community #accessibility #arteducation (at Kafka's Coffee and Tea)