Standing amidst a large crowd Tuesday morning, Atlantic Canadian artist Molly Margaret saw her work unveiled for the very first time when the curtain dropped outside of the Atlantic Lottery head office building in downtown Moncton, N.B.
“I work really small so then when I get to see these projects come to life and be life size, it’s so rewarding and it makes everything just so amazing,” said Margaret.
The Newfoundlander, who now lives in Halifax, is the winner of the Community Canvas initiative put on by the Atlantic Lottery.
The friendly competition saw 40 submissions from across all four provinces as local artists looked to win a chance to showcase their design in the downtown core for the next year.
“It’s really celebrating connection and inclusivity and making sure that everyone feels like they’ve been seen and represented and just showcasing that the Atlantic community is just so strong together,” Margaret said. “I always start with really bright …