Local artist announced for Pelissier Street parking garage mural
Derkatz is the chief executive officer of DERKZ Murals and Fine Art Inc., based out of Windsor. He specializes in large exterior murals, created with spray paint.
'Known for his unique style, DERKZ combines a fusion of graffiti and fine art with vivid and dynamic techniques,' the City of Windsor said in a news release.
'Alongside a range of imagery, he is particularly known for painting portraits using monochromatic values, mixed with striking and vibrant colour palettes.'
The mural, called 'The Language of my World', will showcase Windsor as one of Canada's most multicultural communities, featuring people creating through performance arts.
It will be about 117.3 feet high, costing a total of $55,000, funded through the city's Parking Garage Capital Rehabilitation Program.
'In Windsor, we are a mosaic of different ethnicities and cultures. Our citizens come from all over the world to make Canada their home, and everyone in Windsor brings unique skills and talents,' said Derkatz.
'My main goal for this specific mural was to highlight multiculturalism through performance and visual art. In this work, I depict individuals from diverse backgrounds, ages, and cultural heritages coming together as one. I wanted to express the connectivity of performance art through a wonderful symphony of song and dance that represents various cultures, languages, dances, instruments, and traditions.'
The completed project will be revealed on Sept. 27. Windsor Symphony Orchestra will also be in the garage performing during the unveiling.
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