City unveils new mural for Springbank skateboard park

Today the City of London and the London Arts Council unveiled their plans Imagination endless by Devin Ryan, a new mural at Byron Skateboard Park in Springbank Park.

The mural captures a colorful, bold energy and, according to the artist, who has also always loved skateboarding, was inspired by graffiti.

“Making large-scale doodles of whatever comes to mind is one of my favorite ways to make art,” Devin says. “Making this mural was a full-circle moment where I got to work where I had fun. It wasn’t even work; it was just fun.”

Imagination endless was created over the course of two days.

“I’m thrilled to see yet another piece of public art added to our city,” said Mayor Josh Morgan. “I’m always impressed by the talent that London artists bring to each project, and I know the community will appreciate this bright enhancement to the skate park.”

Imagination endless was financed through the City of London’s Public Art and Monuments programme.

Byron Skateboard Park

The City of London maintains 11 skateboard parks across London with varying degrees of difficulty. Springbank’s Byron Skateboard Park is located at 1085 Commissioners Road West. This park features five staircases with landing roof hubba ledges, wedge to wedge banks with a flat and roof top ledge, 21 two-foot hoops and one three-foot cantilevered bank.

Public Art and Monuments Program

The City of London’s Public Art and Monument Programme facilitates the creation of public art in London, which strengthens civic pride, provides focal points for community celebration, creates meaningful employment for artists and attracts tourism and investment. For artists interested in participating in the Public Art and Monuments Program, Visit londonarts.ca/opportunities to check if there are any calls for artists.