Jag Nagra
Jee Aayan Nu
Mural Location: Beside Tim Hortons at 49th and Main Street, Vancouver
Curated by: Jas Lally
Artist statement—
Jee Aayan Nu (a formal way of welcoming guests in Punjabi) is a mural welcoming and introducing passersby to Punjabi Market. The artwork features bright colours, Indian motifs and graphics paired with bilingual 3D text and is an ode to different aspects of Punjabi Market that have been a part of its history including spices, jewellery stores, textiles and marigolds.
“Art is a great way to tie us all together.”
—Jag Nagra
