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Artist: Yesenia Erazo Reyes
Category: Temporary Public Art Projects
Address: Ward 8 - Cottrelle Boulevard and Prince Edward Boulevard

Florecer en la Ciudad (To bloom in the city) is an illustration that celebrates cultural pride, belonging, and flourishing through the lens of Brampton's Latin community. The artwork is decorated with floral elements, to represent Brampton's horticultural heritage, with motifs inspired by traditional Latin American culture that represent migration, resilience, and pride. This combination creates a visual narrative of Brampton's multicultural spirit.

Florecer en la Ciudad uplifts and reflects one of the many communities found in Brampton. The artwork captures the heart of Brampton, a place where people from a multitude of backgrounds can take root and thrive. It is a reminder of how Flower City blooms because of the communities within it.

image of Florecer en la Ciudad, 2026

Yesenia Erazo Reyes is a Brampton-based artist of Salvadoran descent, who works with both traditional and digital mediums. Her focus is towards creating vibrant, story-driven art that highlights human experiences. Yesenia focuses on bold shapes, colour, and visually engaging compositions to capture the audience’s attention in order to introduce the story and resonate with them. She uses this practice rooted in meaningful connection, and approaches each project with intention, creating work that feels thoughtful, unique, and reflective of different communities.

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