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Whether you are familiar with us here at CERACLAD, or if it is your first time learning about us.
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Our Newest Landmark Building in Vancouver, BC!
As you may have seen during your visit to this beautiful city. This building highlights the use of CERACLAD'S newest technology in our Mural Project. We can now print your digital files directly on to our Fiber Cement Panels and install them normally on to your building.
The Ho'-kee-melh Kloshe Lum Building in Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society's (VAFCS) BC Housing project.
Unlocking Artistic Potential: The Ceraclad Mural Program
Murals have long been a powerful form of public art, transforming ordinary spaces into vibrant reflections of culture, identity, and community. Today, the Ceraclad Mural Program offers a modern twist on this age-old tradition, providing a unique opportunity for communities to engage with art in an accessible and innovative way.
What is the Ceraclad Mural Program?
The Ceraclad Mural Program revolutionizes the process of mural creation and installation. Utilizing the technology from the Panasonic side of the business, KMEW/Ceraclad pre-apply mural art directly onto Ceraclad panels. The preprinted high-quality imagery allows the program for murals to be ready for installation straight out of the factory. This efficient method eliminates many of the traditional time-consuming aspects of mural creation, offering a streamlined solution for businesses, cities, and other organizations looking to incorporate art into their spaces.
With the mural design pre-applied to durable, weather-resistant panels, installation becomes a much quicker and simpler task. This method offers both time and cost savings, making mural art more accessible to a wider range of communities and organizations.
Seen in the photo above are VAFCS's leaders, joined with Alana Evans (CERACLAD Canadian Sales Manager) and KMEW's team. Tokyo, Japan.
(photo seen above) Workers starting to place CERACLAD's printed Mural panels onto The Ho'-kee-melh Kloshe Lum Building in Vancouver, BC.
(photo seen above) Workers adding the finishing touches onto The Ho'-kee-melh Kloshe Lum Building in Vancouver, BC.
Streamlined Installation Process
Once the mural has been selected and printed onto the Ceraclad panels, the next step is installation. The beauty of this process lies in its simplicity. The panels arrive ready to be installed, allowing for quick and seamless integration into the desired location. This means less disruption to the surrounding area and faster completion times, so the mural can be enjoyed sooner.
Additionally, because the murals are printed in a controlled factory environment, the quality is consistently high. There are no weather delays or paint issues to worry about during the installation process, ensuring that the artwork is displayed exactly as intended.
The Impact of the Ceraclad Mural Program
The Ceraclad Mural Program not only enhances the aesthetic value of public spaces but also contributes to community pride and cultural enrichment. Murals have the power to beautify urban landscapes, transform ordinary structures into works of art, and create a sense of connection between the people and their environment.
Through this program, communities gain access to high-quality artwork that might otherwise be out of reach. By offering pre-applied mural art, Ceraclad makes it possible for organizations of all sizes—whether local businesses, city governments, or community groups—to bring art into their spaces without the need for extensive resources or time commitments.
Fostering Community Involvement
One of the most exciting aspects of the Ceraclad Mural Program is its emphasis on community involvement. While the murals are pre-applied in a factory environment, there’s still plenty of room for local input. Communities can participate in the design process by selecting or even customizing the imagery that reflects their values, culture, or history.
This collaborative approach brings art closer to the people it represents, ensuring that each mural is a meaningful expression of the community’s unique identity. Whether it's a local landmark, an abstract design, or a tribute to a historical figure, the Ceraclad Mural Program makes it possible for communities to have a direct hand in the creation of their own public art.
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The Ceraclad Mural Program represents a new era in the intersection of art and architecture. By combining high-quality, pre-applied mural art with the efficiency of panel installation, the program opens up new possibilities for community engagement and artistic expression. Whether you’re looking to enhance your business’s exterior, beautify a public space, or involve the local community in a meaningful project, the Ceraclad Mural Program is an innovative and impactful solution.
For more information on how you can get involved in the Ceraclad Mural Program, leave your contact information for our team to reach out to learn more about how we can help bring your vision to life.
The very first North American printed CERACLAD mural.
Our very first Mural Project started it's process in 2023 by Aryze Developments. Local artist Eva George was selected to design artwork to be displayed as a mural down 5 stories of a new ‘Affordable Housing’ apartment complex built by Aryze Developments, Admirals; on the Songhees Nation reserve, further contributing to the cultural vibrancy of her community.
Click here to read more about Eva and the creation process of this exciting project.
(photo above) The Camas House, in Vancouver Island was the very first Mural Project with Ceraclad in 2024. The artist Eva George is a Coast Salish artist.
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