Our Mission is Peace

Elena Bushan

This mural not only reflects the values of peace and unity taught in the Montessori classroom but also invites the community to embrace these ideals in their everyday lives.

About this work

Claire from the Montessori School of Calgary reached out to me earlier this summer, asking if I’d be interested in collaborating with the children to create a peace-themed mural on the utility box near the school. This felt deeply important to me, as I experienced the ugliness of war as a child in my own country. It breaks my heart to know that wars continue, taking the lives of innocent people and children every day. We had several classes with the kids, where they learned how to draw doves — universal symbols of peace and hope. The children also expressed their personal interpretations of peace by creating hand patterns filled with their favourite colours and peace symbols. I arranged their designs into a heart shape, symbolizing the bond that connects us all, reminding us that peace grows when we work together. This mural not only reflects the values of peace and unity taught in the Montessori classroom but also invites the community to embrace these ideals in their everyday lives.

Details

Title: Our Mission is Peace
Type: Utility Box
Materials: Acrylic Paint
Date: 2024(Install)
Creator: Elena Bushan(Collaborative Artist)
Interest holders: Calgary Arts Development(Funder)Montessori School of Calgary(Community Partner)

Location & access

26 Avenue SW & 4 Street SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T3A 3W4

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Last updated June 2, 2026