Updated June 9, 2014 Français
2014 Murals
"Achieve, Belong, Believe"
Boys and Girls Club de Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario July 18, 2014
On July 16, 17 and 18 I worked on a mural project at the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario.
The theme of this project was "Achieve, Belong, Believe". This project was supported by the City of Ottawa and the group for Crime Prevention Ottawa. They aimed to encourage positive art expressions within the youth groups.This mural is highly visible in a outside wall of the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.
The result is wonderful!
Bravo to all the participants!!
Marcio Melo
"Aquatic Life"
Belle Anse School, St-George-de-Malbaie, Québec May 21, 2014On May 19, 20 and 21 I worked on a mural project at Belle Anse School in St-George-de-Malbaie, Quebec.
The theme of this project was "Aquatic Life" which is perfectly appropriate considering they have a view of the Atlantic Ocean right outside their windows.
I created a background that contains local birds, a lighthouse and Percé Rock which can also be seen from there.
The students created a series of imaginative fish and other sea creatures for this mural.
The result is wonderful!
Bravo to all the participants!!
Marcio Melo
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"Let Nature Inspire you"
Gaspe Elementary School, Gaspe, Québec April 11, 2014
On May 19, 20 and 21 I worked on a mural project at Gaspe Elementary School in Gaspe, Quebec.
It was my first time visiting this region and it was a truly inspiring experience. The project took place in a staircase and I created a background of spaces surrounded by birds and flowers.
The students added a series of both domestic and wild animals to these spaces.
The result is a beautiful mural where their love for Nature truly shines!
Bravo to all the participants!
Marcio Melo
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"Totem Pole"
Dr. Wilbert Keon School, Chapeau, Québec May 9, 2014
On May 7, 8 and 9 I worked in a mural project at Dr. Wilbert Keon School in Chapeau, lÎsle-aux-Allumettes, Quebec.
The theme of the project was "Totem Pole" and we worked on three sheets of plywood.
Once finished, the 24 foot high Totem Pole is to be installed in the Gym where all the schools students will be able to enjoy it.
Each student chose a traditional animal to draw and paint. The result is amazing!!
Bravo to all the participants!!Marcio Melo
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"On s'en fish"
École lAquarelle, Rimouski, Québec 25 avril 2014
On April 23, 24 and 25 I worked on a mural project in Rimouski.
This project was done in collaboration with the teacher Helene Begin.
We chose the theme "Fish of the Sea" and the students really succceded in infusing their drawings with personal touches and creative interpretation. The result is a mural where the adjective imaginative would be a great word to describe it.
Bravo to the students for this wonderful mural !!
Marcio Melo
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Carlyle Elementary School
"Underwater"
Carlyle Elementary School, Montréal, Québec April 11, 2014
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Parkview Elementary School
"Into the Blue Sea"
Parkview Elementary School, Granby, Québec April 4, 2014
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Nesbitt School
"Playful Nature"
Nesbitt School, Montréal, Québec March 20, 2014
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Parkdale School
"The Essence of Parkdale"
Parkdale School, Montréal, Québec March 14, 2014
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Symmes Junior High School
"The Magic of Dragons"
Symmes Junior High School, Gatineau (Aylmer), Quebec February 26, 2014
On February 24, 25 and 26, 2014 I returned to Symmes Junior High School for
a mural project.
I've worked at Symmes several times, collaborating with art teacher Sylvia Bretzloff
and its always a wonderful experience.
The theme this year was "The Magic of Dragons". I created a background
of exotic flowers and plants in which parts of the dragon figure could be seen.
The more I drew and became familiarized with the theme, full dragons started
appearing.
The students completed the project creating a series of dragons on the spaces
reserved for them. These paintings turned out to be very diverse in their interpretation
of the theme and each of them stands out for its uniqueness and distinctive
style.
Im very proud of their accomplishment although not surprised considering
the fact that Sylvia prepares them thoroughly before I arrived.
Its always a great pleasure to return to Symmes Junior High.
Bravo to all the participants.
Marcio Melo
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Dr. S. E. McDowell School
"The Four Pillars of UnBullying"
Dr. S. E. McDowell School, Shawville, Quebec February 14, 2014
On February 12, 13 and 14, 2014, I worked on a mural project at Dr. S. E McDowell
School in Shawville, Quebec.
The theme was "The Four Pillars of UnBullying" and was divided into four sections of drawings such as:
We Ask For Help
We Don't Bully
We Include
We Tell An Adult
The content of these drawings reflected the sub-themes and were
filled with images of children and adults in a variety of situations.
They are essentially drawings of people and they possess a beauty that only
students of grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 are capable of expressing.
The song "Happy" was suggested by one of the teachers and works perfectly with the choreography done by the students.
I think it is a beautiful video with a very important message.
Im very proud of all the participants!!
Marcio Melo
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L'école Sacré-Coeur
"Au Tour du Monde"
L'école Sacré-Coeur, Plaisance, Quebec January 31, 2014
January 29, 30 and 31, 2014, I worked on a mural project at L'école Sacré-Coeur
in Plaisance.
The theme of the project was "Au Tour du Monde".
Pupils throughout the school have created a series of images that reflected the cities, animals and peoples of different cultures on the planet.
I chose the song Suavemente by Elvis Crespo for the video. This is a perfect example of world music and in my opinion the students danced to the rhythm and energy of this beautiful song.
Bravo artists!
Marcio Melo
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Souvenir Elementary School
"Our Personal Heroes"
Souvenir Elementary School, Laval, Quebec January 16, 2014
On January 14, 15 and 16, 2014 I returned for a fourth time to Souvenir Elementary
to work on a mural project.
This was a very special project. The theme of the mural was
"Our Personal Heroes".
The students were asked to draw and dedicate their images to their loved ones
and the result is very touching.
I created a background of flowers and birds to frame their beautiful drawings.
The result is amazing!!
Bravo to all the participants and many thanks to Mrs. Sacco and Mrs. Marchitello for inviting back to the school this year.
Marcio Melo
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Michelangelo International School
"We love to read, We read to learn"
Michelangelo International School, Montreal, Quebec January 10, 2014
On January 8 ,9 and 10, 2014, I worked on a mural project at Michelangelo International School in Montreal.
The theme was "We love to read, We read to learn". The students created drawings that would evoke reading, many of them having a book as the central image.
The mural was located at the Schools library which a perfect location for the chosen theme.
Im very pleased with the result. It was a great group
of artists to work with.
Enjoy the video !!
Marcio Melo
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