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Stella Jurgen’s art can be found in residential and public spaces such as condominiums across the Greater Toronto Area, restaurants, electrical boxes, libraries and at the Tillsonburg Regional Airport.
Stella’s most recent creation can be appreciated at the Tillsonburg Regional Airport in Tillsonburg, Ontario. This space was renovated to include hand-painted artwork by the artist. Stella has been working on this project since August 2024. Thank you to the Town of Tillsonburg and local sponsors that came forward to make this happen thus far. In December 2024, Stella made a donation of $1,975 to the Town of Tillsonburg for future projects at the airport. This donation derived from the sponsorships received.
The goal is to:
- Attract more visitors to book flying tours,
- inspire to take flying lessons,
- increase the attendance of patrons at the SkyWay Café,
- help promote the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association,
- increase tourism to Tillsonburg,
- raise funds for future projects at the airport.
Thank you to the initial three Platinum sponsors: Ken Edwards, Isaac Froese and John Klassen that made “The Dream” come true with their financial contribution. The feature wall depicts three children playing and dreaming of flying airplanes in Tillsonburg. The office wall was sponsored by members of the airport community, participants of the Wings and Wheels event, and the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association. The SkyWay Café also sponsored a dedicated space featuring two hand-painted signs and the Tillsonburg runway.
Total area painted: 310 sq. ft. – 288 hrs to complete from August 27, 2024 until January 27, 2025.
Collaborative Art Installation by the Tillsonburg Town Centre and Station Arts Centre
The Tillsonburg Town Centre partnered with Station Arts Centre to create an art installation in the centre mall that will beautify the public space. A call to artists was sent and three local artists were selected to develop the artwork. Stella Jurgen, Rhonda Franks and Megan McKiernan created three circles per artist depicting what Tillsonburg means to them. The circles are 3 ft and 4 ft in diametre. The original artwork was photographed and printed on vinyl that was applied to acrylic circular bases.
Stella Jurgen’s artwork is titled: “Sunshine, Diversity and Peace”
“Tillsonburg is my new home; here I found Sunshine, Diversity and Peace. The sunset behind the cornfield in my backyard is majestic and the farms around us make me happy. I love the blue sky that embraces me. I admire all the crafts that the colourful and diverse community is passionate about and this makes me learn about each one of them. Lake Lisgar is our kayaking sanctuary surrounded by Tulip trees and the beautiful fauna and flora bring me peace. I grew up with turtle pets which make me feel a child again.”
Installation by Stella Jurgen
Stella’s first 3D installation titled “CONSUMED” was selected as one of the 100 pieces to compete at the Art Comp 2024 in London, Ontario. One hundred international artists were selected by a panel of judges to showcase one artwork that is unique, thought-provoking, and engaging.
The CONSUMED installation creates curiosity and awareness. How big is the footprint that impacts the environment when one person consumes goods for one year that are packaged with plastic, cardboard and foam?
This installation consists of a gown made with recycled and non-recyclable packaging that Stella consumed during one year. It represents the oceans with plastic flora, the earth in bloom with printed cardboard, and the sky filled with foam stars. The long train represents the carbon footprint that was left behind — 18 ft long x 9 ft wide x 6 ft tall. The installation also includes a painting of 40″ wide x 60″ h and it represents a mirror reflecting a beautiful image showing circular economy. Materials used in packaging and in clothing are repurposed into other products. As as artist, graphic designer and recycled fashion creator, she reused materials to make this unique artwork. The competition opened May 23, 2024, and after 100 days in exhibition, the winners were chosen by a panel of judges and by the public. The closing ceremony took place September 5, 2024. https://100kellogglane.com/events/art-comp-2024
Murals by Stella Jurgen
A call to artists was sent by the Oxford County Library to paint a mural at the Otterville branch in Otterville, Ontario. Stella’s design was selected among many submissions. This is a 20 ft w x 5 ft h mural dedicated to the children’s area featuring otters reading books, local historical sites and lifestyle in the town. The community participated in adding details, this makes the mural very special to the library visitors.
Below is a mural of 12 ft x 9 ft designed and painted by Stella located in the Oxford County Library, Tillsonburg branch in Tillsonburg, Ontario. This artwork was selected from a call to artists submission. This was designed specifically for the children’s area including historical sites, flora, fauna of the area and the popular turtles of Tillsonburg. Would you like a mural painted in your workplace, or perhaps a painting for your lobby, office, restaurant, hotel or home?
Public Space Electrical Boxes by Stella Jurgen
Art by Stella Jurgen
