Connextions 2024 Traffic Signal Cabinet Box Wrap by artist Lindsay van Ekelenberg

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Lindsay van Ekelenburg’s traffic signal cabinet wrap captures the nostalgic essence of her childhood in Muskoka through her fantastical depiction of wildlife. Featuring a heron, a majestic bird native to Oakville and the Greater Halton area, the piece reflects the beauty and grace of this local species. Lindsay’s art combines delicate watercolor and acrylic techniques with a touch of digital painting to evoke a sense of discovering a fleeting moment on the waterfront. The backdrop is a vibrant display of cattails against a blue sky, with the heron’s feathers shimmering in hues of gold, brown, and purple, reminiscent of sunlight dancing on them. Having lived in Oakville while studying at Sheridan College, Lindsay finds joy in the area’s nature, which reminds her of the wilderness she loved growing up in Muskoka.

Building on the success of previous years, the Town of Oakville has once again invited a fresh cohort of talented artists to bring colour and creativity to the streets by showcasing their artwork on traffic signal cabinet boxes. This year, seven boxes across Oakville will feature striking designs, each offering a unique artistic interpretation of the community’s essence. Through this initiative, Oakville continues to foster public art that reflects its vibrant culture and encourages local pride.

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Town of Oakville

The Town of Oakville is located on Treaty 14 and 22 lands, the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Oakville is home to many different First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Since the 1800s, it has become one of the most coveted areas to live and work in Ontario, with 225,000 residents calling Oakville home. The town offers all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre with first-rate facilities and amenities while maintaining its small-town feel.