Jesse Campbell is of Michif (Métis), Salteaux, Cree, Scottish, and English ancestry currently living in traditional Lekwungen territories. He has been a practising mural painter since 2010 and has helped produce many public art pieces throughout Greater Victoria and is now leading his own projects throughout the city. In addition to his mural practice, Jesse spends time mentoring youth on the craft of mural painting and understanding the diverse forms of Indigenous art across North America.
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LKWUNG: Live Action Mural Painting
Schnitzer Steel Recycling, Gorge Waterway, Victoria, BC
June 1 to 9, 2024
Discover LKWUNG, the stunning wall mural dedicated to the cultural and material significance of herring. The event site is along the scenic Gorge Waterway on the side of Schnitzer Steel Recycling, Gorge Waterway, facing West Victoria. This unique artwork, complemented by an informative sheet on the history and importance of herring, particularly highlights the significance of the herring using traditional Indigenous knowledge from local First Nations.
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