Freedom to Roam

One of the largest murals on the tour can be found tucked away between Staples and the Book Bazaar, and it is the result of a collaboration between artists Dom Laporte and Dan Metcalfe! A sense of liberation is evoked in those who admire the birds that emerge from the intimate contact between these two characters. The sight of this mural on Bank Street provides a sense of hope and liberation after a long winter spent indoors. Dom is a muralist and illustrator based in Ottawa who uses a combination of mixed-media techniques and traditional painting techniques to create his work. Dan was born and raised in Ottawa and works as a freelance designer, illustrator, and artist. He founded his own design studio in 2010 and is heavily involved in the city’s art scene as a whole. His other murals can be found in various locations throughout the city.