Maple Ridge Park - 13180 232 St
Hammond Community Park - 20601 Westfield Ave
Blaney Hamlet Park - 13712 230A St
Community Mural East Maple Ridge - About the Art
To celebrate Maple Ridge’s 150th anniversary, Carly Bouwman led the creation of four murals with the help of residents. The East Maple Ridge mural features scenes from the Webster’s Corner, Albion, Thornhill, Whonnock, and Ruskin neighborhoods. This mural, designed with community input, was painted by residents on May 18, 2024, during the Rock the Block event at Tsuyuki Park.
Community Mural Greetings from Maple Ridge - About the Art
To celebrate Maple Ridge’s 150th anniversary, Carly Bouwman led the creation of four murals with the help of residents. The postcard mural “Greetings from Maple Ridge” features iconic images from our City. This mural, designed with community input, was painted by residents on July 1, 2024, during the Canada Day event at Memorial Peace Park.
Community Mural West Maple Ridge - About the Art
To celebrate Maple Ridge’s 150th anniversary, Carly Bouwman led the creation of four murals with the help of residents. The East Maple Ridge mural features scenes from the Hammond, Laity View, and Port Haney neighborhoods. This mural, designed with community input, was painted by residents on August 10, 2024, during the Rock the Block event at Hammond Park.
Community Mural North Maple Ridge - About the Art
To celebrate Maple Ridge’s 150th anniversary, Carly Bouwman led the creation of four murals with the help of residents. The North Maple Ridge mural features scenes from the Silver Valley, Alouette Valley, and Yennadon neighborhoods. This mural, designed with community input, was painted by residents on August 24, 2024, during the Rock the Block event at Blaney Hamlet Park.
Celebrating Maple Ridge 150
About the Murals
In collaboration with partners and residents, Carly designed 3 neighbourhood murals and 1 city mural that reflects a combination of natural elements and community landmarks that identify what the residents of Maple Ridge appreciate about their community. The design included vibrant colours that speak to the energy of the themes and the imagery will be simplified into graphic shapes that can easily be painted by all. All completed murals were unveiled at the September 14, Our Neck of the Woods, event in Memorial Peace Park.
About the Artist
Carly Bouwman is a Fraser Valley based freelance visual artist/designer with a personal art practice that includes an ongoing collection of expressive abstract and nature-themed paintings. In addition to her personal works, Carly specializes in creating custom commissioned art for clients and offers a wide range of services for public, commercial, and residential projects. With a 3-year graphic design diploma and over 20 years of experience, her commitment to community engagement is evident in her narrative-driven commissions, vibrant public murals, and contributions to museum exhibits and public celebrations. Through Carly’s art, she strives to nurture a sense of interconnectedness within our communities and natural surroundings.