Halifax’s Maritime Centre, the Barrington-street home of startup hub Volta, now sports a new mural celebrating Nova Scotia’s innovation community.
Painted by local artist John McPartland, who does business under the name ABSEN, the mural was paid for by ONSIDE, Halifax Innovation District, Volta, Slate Asset Management and the Downtown Halifax Business Commission. It faces Salter Street, directly below Volta's balcony.
The mural is part of the Business Commission’s Gritty to Pretty program, which aims to beautify downtown Halifax.
ABSEN, who also works full-time as an engineer, won the