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TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX WRAPS PUBLIC ART PROJECT Public Consultation Results The following are a ranked list of the preferred selections and comments provided by members of the public during consultation online at the City of Hamilton website from July 18, 2019 to July 26, 2019. Thank you to the 1508 people who have provided their comments. Public consultation will end August 5th, 2019. Preferred Selections The following list ranks the submissions as preferred by the public. First Choice=3 points, 2nd Choice=2 points and 3rd choice =1 point to determine a total score. PROPOSALS TOTAL PAGE Olivia Putignano - YOU ARE H̶E̶R̶E̶ HOME 577 56 Bethany Kenyon - PLANTS AND HANDS 545 12 Megan Blakes - THE VIBRANT TIGER CITY 530 50 Nick La Rocca - HAMILTON BLUES 422 54 Allison Burda & Cam Gee - COMIN’ ROUND THE MOUNTAIN 420 4 Andrea Warnick - INDUSTRIAL PRINT SERIES 411 8 Jonah Kamphorst - SKY RACER 407 37 Vesna Asanovic - ELECTRIC CITY 355 69 Kayla Rulys - JAMMING IN THE HAMMER 344 43 Alex Borghesan – SKYLINE 332 2 Cody Boucher - HAMILTON SKIES 315 23 Ryan Ferguson – UNTITLED 284 63 Brie Berry - HAMILTON HAS GONE TO THE DOGS 282 18 Jordan Dunlop - W(H)ERE DREAMS COME TRUE 275 41 Danny Custodio - FLOWER CARPETS / TAPETES FLORIDOS 233 28 Daniel Kozina - UNTITLED 227 26 Traffic Signal Box Wraps Public Art Project Public Consultation Results Page 1 | 75 Phoebe Taylor - GOOD ROOTS GROW HERE 216 61 Sharifa Patrick - BREATH OF FRESH AIR 208 66 Darryl Gold - HAMILTON’S LOST LEGACY OF LIGHT 202 33 Laura Bromwich - UNTITLED 197 45 Yasaman Mehrsa - UNTITLED 180 73 Darian Poisson and Clear Eyes Collective - GOIN’ HAM! 170 31 Vivian Rosas - PLAY ENGAGE CREATE DISCOVER 169 72 Ghazeleh Rastgar - BOOKSHELF 158 36 Brody Campbell - UNTITLED 155 20 Mark Jenkyns - HAMILTON AFTER FIVE 154 49 Andrew Osta - HAMILTON 139 11 Chris Erskine - SCHOOL TO WORK 135 21 Darian Poisson and Clear Eyes Collective - URBAN MUSE 127 32 Cassandra Ferguson - UNTITLED 126 20 Shelley Locke - ODE TO T-CATS 122 68 Elinor Brown - GROOVE CYCLIN’ 88 35 Lawrence De Dios - TRIO 68 48 Darryl Gold - HAMILTON’S ARTIFACTS 65 33 Garret Gilbart - DISTORTED PATINA 55 36 Natalie Very B - ROSES HAMILTON 52 54 Garret Gilbart - PETITE UNITE D’ HABITATION 45 36 Anya Mielniczek - UNTITLED 24 12 Comments The following comments received by the public have been organized by the commenters first choice and alphabetically by the Artist’s first name. Skyline, Artist: Alex Borghesan • I think these three images both provide a good variety while showcasing the feeling and local of the city • Unique images to Hamilton’s culture • Skyline is a perfect depiction • All of these entries showcase downtown Hamilton in a unique and beautiful way! • I feel these are the ones that best represent Hamilton! The others are too "cartoony". We want to represent Hamilton in a mature way and I think these options are the best way to do so. • I feel that each of these three choices clearly communicates the goal and themes of the project. • I think these three proposals are best because they show variety of views of Hamilton. Traffic Signal Box Wraps Public Art Project Public Consultation Results Page 2 | 75 • depict the city the best • I like the reflection of the City's skyline. • The skyline view is the best of the city show how big and special Hamilton is to be a city or two heights Second is the YASAMAN MEHRSA UNTITLED it show the future of Hamilton LRT coming the redevelopment of the water front Third is Plants and hands is just bright colourful the hands reminds of us about people and nature go together and it is just pleasing to the eye • Colours are Bright • Positive reflection of Hamilton. Lots of creativity. Easy to digest from a distance. • Skyline-The beauty of Hamilton’s downtown from the escarpment is one of the best views. You are here/home- street map if the city is fun & informational. Cassandra Ferguson’s Untilted appeals to me with its clear pictures which are easy to see when driving by, simplistic in design but also sophisticated. • I think all 3 represent Hamilton in a very positive light. • I think that we need to have dark backgrounds in order to combat graffiti. Kudos to the City. This is a great initiative. • Best choice shows interest of the overall city (not One specific neighbourhood) • I personally think the 3 I selected are all quite different and will be very eye catching. • Hamilton • Nice reflection of Hamilton • Show images that are true Hamilton • Thx • 1. Hamilton has a beautiful night skyline, and it would be nice to see it anytime of the day. 2. there is nothing more Hamiltonian than driving up Burlington St, and seeing those horrible looking green buildings in the middle of the industrial past and present of the city. 3. the city needs more color to show how vibrant and happy we are. • Not ambiguous as to how the image relates to Hamilton ie not generic but clearly Hamilton themed. • I have chosen works that show our skyline and one that is colourful. • It was a really tough choice. For me Skyline and Daniel Kozina's work were virtually tied. Since I had to choose one over the other, I flipped a coin. The third one really amused me because I often use the expression "when pigs fly" and I understand fully the message she wanted to portray Traffic Signal Box Wraps Public Art Project Public Consultation Results Page 3 | 75 • Hamilton is the best!!!!! • They all depict Hamilton's versatility. • they are simple,attractive and true, easy to spot. • I think they show the diversity as well as spotlighting how beautiful the city really is, not just industrial. I was disappointed that the "City of Waterfalls" was not represented. Good luck to all the artists involved. • These choices to me reflect the awesome diversity of The Hammer. I really felt Hamilton in these images • I think these should be chosen as these are ones I wouldn't mind seeing as part of the streetscape I use daily • I like them for their roots in the city. very different perspectives • The first shows the beauty of the urban scape. The second highlights key person in Hamilton - a cyclist. Third speaks to music and entertainment • I just like them. • First choice is a picture of the city at night. Beautiful, as always. Second choice just because I like it. Third choice because it depicts Hamilton’s music scene in a whimsical way • All three paintings are very colourful and truly represent Hamilton. • They don’t look like graffiti from the hood. Makes me feel safe. We already have enough unwanted tagging. • They are all great depictions of Hamilton and our community. • Colourful and happy • They reflect the look and feel of Hamilton. • The first 2 I picked are easily recognizable "portraits" of the city. The 3rd while whimsical, reflects the TiCats which I think many Hamiltonians are very proud of and I liked the idea of promoting " the tiger city" rather than the often derogatory comments that Hamilton faces with its industrial history. • Can't wait to see them up • I think showing the skylines or local houses are a great idea, show off our city not just peoples art syle. The tiger city will bring a brightness to the area where the boxes are and we stand behind local sport teams • In three unique ways they all reflect Hamilton. Photoshop - literal, sketches - individual homes, illustration - the mountain and it's community. Comin’ Round The Mountain, Artists: Allison Burda & Cam Gee • I like the vibrant colours and the historical aspects of these Traffic Signal Box Wraps Public Art Project Public Consultation Results Page 4 | 75 • All three of my choices promote the vibrant history of Hamilton. The art itself reflects the colourful diversity of our city and would be a wonderful addition to our streets! • They're the most Hamilton-specific and relevant, and they make me happy to look at them. • Beautiful, not “loud” and capture different aspects of hamilton and hamiltonians • I think they are colourful, attractive, and give a positive message. I think they are peaceful and won't go out of fashion over time. • Bright colors, whimsical themes. Uplifting. • They are delightfully wacky, just like Hamilton. • These three touched on what a vibrant city we currently have but also what’s to come. As a resident for many years, i’ve been a part of what’s pictured in these pieces. • Good stuff • Interesting concepts • Looks great! • All three represent aspects of hamilton that are unique to Hamilton (in the surrounding area, at least). Industrial skylines - you can't get views like what we have anywhere else nearby. Comin round the mountain is my favorite • I believe these selections are vibrant and quirky. • Love the style and is very fun and lively. It's city related without being on the nose. • so many good ones! Just some worked better as street boxes than others. • I found these the most fun but also like how they represent different things about Hamilton. • As a lifelong Hamiltonian the themes in these pieces appeal to me and I think the artistic styles will stand out really well. • They are fun, visually appealing, and graphically bold. • As a new Hamilton resident, what i love most about the city is it's amazing natural backdrop and surrounding greenery. The proposals Coming Round the Mountain and Plants and Hands speak to my love of the escarpment and growth. Bookshelf reminds me of all the hidden gems waiting to be found throughout the city streets.
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