Chinatown Heritage Murals
by Jeff Maltby
Description
Mural # 1 - The Lee Mong Kow Family (8' X 12')
Mural # 2 - Chinese Public School, highlighting children from different time periods (8' x 12')
Mural # 3 - Herbalist Shop and street scene with children in the foreground. Two walls (13' X 12') and (16' X 10')
Artwork Statement
To honour the rich history of Chinatown and the people who first lived there, in particular, the Lee Mong Kow Family.
About Jeff Maltby
Dates
March 13, 1963 in Soellingen, Germany
Biography
Jeff Maltby grew up in Trenton, Ontario and studied illustration at Sheridan College. His creative interests include portaiture, painting and drawing human figures. He also enjoys coastal landscapes of British Columbia, often painting on location in lush forest settings. Jeff enjoys creating life-like murals that draw the viewer into the image. His works are featured at Ellice Recycle and Victoria Landscape-Gravel Mart in addition to Chinatown.
Resume
Mostly self-taught, learning from other artists and books.
Details
Artwork Type
Mural
Medium
All murals painted with exterior latex paint and clear coated with Exterior MSA Hard Varnish, made by Golden Products.
Dimensions
1. (8' x 12') 2. (8' x 12') 3. (13' x 12') and (16' x 10')
Reference Number
3748
Site
500 block of Fisgard Street. Lee Mong Kow Way; QV's and Forum Restaurant
Artwork Category
Civic Public Art
Artwork Selection Process
Civic: Acquisition by Council
Location
Victoria > Downtown