After Nature Banners Back by Popular Demand

Halton Hills, ON – The popular ‘After Nature’ banner series by artist Ingrid Mayrhofer will be reinstalled to enliven the downtowns of Acton, Georgetown, and Dominion Gardens Park this spring.

Originally installed at the beginning of the pandemic last year, the banners served as a symbol of optimism during a challenging time and received tremendous positive response from residents. Due to requests from the community, the Town is reinstalling the banners in three locations.

“The ‘After Nature’ banners are a vibrant outdoor art exhibition that I hope will raise the spirits of Halton Hills residents as they continue to feel the impacts of COVID-19,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “These banners bring art to our streets to make them more engaging as well as demonstrating the Town’s commitment to climate change through their representation of at-risk species.”

‘After Nature’ is a temporary art banner project consisting of seven designs responding to the themes of climate change and at-risk species. The banners incorporate both the natural and built environments and include iconic Halton Hills buildings, as well as flora and fauna native to Ontario. While many of these species are on the endangered list, they are still present in the region’s natural areas. With these images, Mayrhofer celebrates Halton Hills’ built history while simultaneously drawing attention to the fragility of the future of our natural environment.

View the full list of species represented in the banners. Look for these species in the banner images and the natural world.

About the Artist

Ingrid Mayrhofer works in a variety of media including printmaking, photography, pottery and new media. Ingrid consistently places her art production in its social context. In 2000, she initiated a long-term hands-on intervention with culture and nature. Her practice includes numerous community art collaborations and curatorial projects, as well as international artists’ exchanges. Since moving to Hamilton, she has participated in four public art banner projects there, as well as showing her work across Canada and abroad.

About the Public Art Program

Public art can help create healthy, vibrant, connected communities. Public art is created or overseen by a professional artist and works can be permanent or temporary. Learn more about the Town’s Public Art Program.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

Visit the Town of Halton Hills website.

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