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Ascend is a three-storey mural created in partnership with Learn. Develop. Succeed. (LDS). The project required extensive planning to address multiple surface types, sloping ground, and heavy foot traffic, ultimately leading to a full scaffold installation. To achieve full coverage despite the many windows, high-grade perforated vinyl was used, allowing visibility from inside while keeping the artwork seamless across the façade.
The mural celebrates growth, resilience, and community. A bird lifting a small bear symbolizes mentorship and the power of guidance, while a garden of wildflowers reflects strength and potential. Bumblebees and white bunnies represent students and community members who witness and share in this transformation. Ascend invites reflection on how supportive environments help individuals rise together.
Photos and video by Matteo Welsh
Shot and edited by Matteo Welsh
Studio: Chairman Ting Industries Inc.
Lead artist: Carson Ting
Mural Assistant: Lynol Lui,
Mural Assistant: Cody Swinkels
Vinyl print and installation: Frank Balazs, North Side Sign.
Consultant: Andrea Curtis, B.A.M. Inc.
Videographer / photographer: Matteo Welsh
Scaffolding: Lions Gate Scaffolding
Priming by Goodbye Graffiti
City of Vancouver Mural Support Program
Quadreal Property Group
Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services.
Generous donor family
Location: 3292 East Broadway, Vancouver.