A Transcona-area Ukrainian restaurant is the proud site of Winnipeg’s 2018 Mural of the Year.
Sevala’s Ukrainian Deli on Victoria Avenue is home to Life Goddess, a 46-foot-by-12.5-foot piece on its east wall celebrating Ukrainian heritage and culture.
The mural, painted by artist Mike Johnston, was the top vote-getter among the city’s 33 new murals since 2018, as selected by a panel of 30 independent judges.
The winning piece is the third consecutive aerosol mural selected for the top honour.
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“It recognizes the strong Ukrainian heritage of Transcona as well as becoming a beacon for the streetscape,” said Alex Morrison, executive director of the Transcona BIZ.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct the year in which ‘Life Goddess’ was named Mural of the Year.