Connextions 2024 Traffic Signal Cabinet Box Wrap by artist Alisha Lucia Davidson

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"The Olive Pickers" is a tribute to community, agricultural workers, and heritage. The artwork depicts women harvesting olives in a grove, inspired by the artist's Italian roots and family ties to the Oakville area. Growing up in British Columbia, the artist's visits to her Italian relatives in the GTA were filled with stories of family traditions like the olive harvest, a communal activity where neighbors would come together. The women in the scene represent a collective spirit, their identities intentionally left fluid so the image resonates with diverse backgrounds and harvests. The use of rich greens in the background reflects abundance and prosperity, honoring the agricultural workers who contribute to Oakville’s lush landscape.

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 Traffic Signal 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.