Pickering, ON, November 23, 2022
Two new pieces of public art work have been installed on the south wall of the Pickering Civic Complex featuring original designs by artist Meegan Lim, celebrating the famous Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery and her connections to Durham Region.
The City of Pickering is celebrating the iconic Canadian Author Lucy Maud Montgomery and her many connections to the Durham Region. Two original murals have been created by artist Meegan Lim thanks to the generous funding of the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund. The mural illustrations reflect the Anne and Maud tourism route programs inspired by Anne of Green Gables featured at Pickering Museum Village and highlight literature and novels available at Pickering Libraries. They also commemorate the Pickering Museum Village as the filming location for many movies and television shows about the Anne of Green Gables books.
The artist – Meegan Lim is an illustrator and emerging arts facilitator based in Brampton & Toronto. She is known for her detailed illustrations focusing on food and cultural identity, and the vast stories that exist within those intersections. She aims to create art that is inviting in its aesthetic, thoughtful in its research, and illuminating with its subject matter.
To learn more about the murals, the artist and more Anne and Maud Experiences visit www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/placemaking.aspx
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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering (population 94,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth; offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.
Media Contact:
Jesse St. Amant
Coordinator, Cultural Services l Community Services
905.420.4660 ext. 3607
1.866.683.2760
jstamant@pickering.ca