Augment YK Mural Project

July 15, 2024
Events

A new stop has been added for Ramble & Ride on this walking tour. Come down to Old Town and check out the newest addition titled Wîcêhtowin - Fellowship painted by Peatr Thomas and animated by Mim D’Aigle

WAMP and Makerspace YK have teamed up with incredible visual and digital artists to create 6 augmented reality murals that are permanently installed around Yellowknife both inside and outside at local businesses and historical locations.

Grab your smart phone, and take a tour! 

Pick up a walking tour program at any of these locations below to learn more about this project and the artists involved. Tag us in your social posts and use #AugmentYKMuralProject. To view the digital portion of the mural, download the Artivive App and watch as they come to life on your phone screen. 

Locations:

The Gathering by John Rombough and Carl Jr Kodakin-Yakeleya
Juniper Health

Late Summer by John Rombough and Carl Jr Kodakin-Yakeleya
Fred Henne outdoor kitchen

Tongues by Wessam Bou-Saleh and Josh Udon
Quality Furniture

a basket of fluttering dove’s hearts gathering by Derek Simmers and Jarett Sitter
Yellowknife Books

Hands/help by Jack Miltenberger and Juliana Orthlieb
Folk On The Rocks

Change of Winds by Danielle Wendehorst & YK Climate Change Art Youth Group and Mim D’Aigle
Prince of Wales Heritage Museum