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Public Art Profile

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Artist: Sabbie Narwal, Julia Louise Pereira, Saphera Peters, Neha Ray
Category: Temporary Public Art Projects
Address: Various street-level windows along Main St North, Wellington St, and George St South, Brampton

In 2023, the Tourism Division at the City of Brampton initiated a refresh of the downtown storefronts with new artwork. This presented an opportunity to engage with emerging Brampton artists while keeping the main streets vibrant and reflective of the surrounding community members. This artwork was created in collaboration with STEPS Public Art, a Canadian charity and social enterprise empowering artists and communities to transform public spaces into vibrant places.

Artworks

Foodies of Brampton (102-41 George St) by Sabbie Narwal

Brampton is a vibrant city that brings together fantastic cuisines from around the world, and connects innovative, talented chefs with passionate foodies. This art hopes to invoke playfulness and celebration around food—both the preparation and appreciation of it. It also invites curiosity towards the local businesses and resources that support this rich food scene.

Foodies of Brampton by Sabbie Narwal 

New Beginnings (54 Main St N), The Love of the Arts (80 Main St N), and Summer Nights (70/74 Main St N) by Julia Louise Pereira

These illustrations celebrate the kind of place Brampton is: a place where people can gather as a community to talk about their interests and art and to innovate as leaders in their field.

FNew Beginnings by Julia Pereria 

Flower City (76/78 Main St N), Arts and Culture (30 Main St N) and Summer in Brampton (60 Main St N) by Saphera Peters

In this homage to Brampton, the city's iconic title as the "Flower City" is vividly brought to life. As viewers stand before the artwork, they are encouraged to step into a world where nature's beauty and urban vibrancy harmoniously coexist.

Celebrating Brampton's vast pool of artistic talent, this piece pays homage to the individuals who contribute to the city's vibrant creative landscape. Brampton's creative community continues to grow and thrive with a flourishing art and culture scene that encompasses visual and performing arts, music, and much more.

In this celebratory artwork, some of Brampton's iconic symbols take center stage, created together with vibrant colours - the Gage Park Gazebo, City Hall, and the annual farmers' market that happens in Gage Park during the Summer months. With all of them being in close proximity, this piece celebrates them in a bright, fun, and colourful way, encouraging viewers to embrace the essence of Brampton.

Summer in Brampton by Saphera Peters 

Brampton Unveiled: The Charms of My City (2 Wellington Street) by Neha Ray

Brampton Unveiled: The Charms of My City by Neha Ray 

Sabbie Narwal is a Brampton-based illustrator specializing in traditional and digital illustration, and multi-media art. Her work is known for its warm, whimsical and inviting nature, as she aims to uplift and comfort people through her art. Sabbie is the founder of The Paper Narwhal, an art goods brand specializing in stationery and illustrated gifts.

Julia Louise Pereira is an artist and illustrator who grew up in downtown Brampton. Inspired by folklore and fairy tales, she uses whimsical imagery to tell compelling stories about the meeting place between humans and nature. She has a Bachelor of Design in Illustration and works in watercolour, gouache, mixed media, ceramics and digitally.

Saphera Peters is a Brampton-based illustrator who brings her vibrant South Asian culture to life through bold colours, fluid movement, and fun imagery. Growing up, she noticed a lack of positive representations of herself in popular media, which inspired her to use art as a means to rewrite that narrative. With every creation, Saphera aims to spread positivity, offering a joyful experience for all who engage with her artwork.

Neha Ray is an Indo-Fijian illustrator and wannabe sneakerhead based in Toronto. Passion for fashion would be an understatement when describing her fascination with streetwear and sneaker culture. She is inspired by the Six and other trendy capitals of the world and translates that energy and fervor into her work. You can catch her trying to cop the latest sneakers (and failing miserably) while browsing the latest fashion trends.