Originally from France, SbuOne moved to Montreal in 2003. Influenced by what surrounds him, he began to draw fiercly at a young age. Years later, he works as a freelance illustrator, graphic-designer, photo editor and muralist, going from one project to another. As an artist he continues to pursue his personal creative path, by painting, drawing, designing stickers and creating zines. Although his style is constantly evolving, his work can best be described as a mix between abstract graffiti and comic book style characters. He took part in the 5th edition of the MURAL festival in Montréal in 2017.
Artwork description
MU’s mural is part of the Audubon Mural Project, a pan-American art initiative that beautifies public spaces while raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on birds.
This project connects communities along the migratory route of the Black-bellied Plover, a shorebird whose population is in decline. From its wintering grounds in Chile to its nesting areas in Canada’s boreal forest, the Black-bellied Plover stops in several wetlands in Montreal during its migration.
To establish a direct link with local communities, the mural also features other species that can be observed in the city’s parks and green spaces, including the Barn Swallow, the Northern Song Thrush, the Yellow-breasted Chiffchaff, the Red-eyed Vireo, and the Canada Warbler. These birds depend on urban natural environments—including small neighborhood parks such as Van Horne Park.