Lionel (artist)

[1][2] Lionel presents work in public spaces to address topics such as cultural heritage, homelessness, and global conflicts.

Projects have ranged from city-based installations and bus shelter ad-hacks to large-scale protests, contributing to local discussions on the role of street art in social activism.

[3][4] Since appearing on the Guelph art scene in 2021, Lionel’s installations have highlighted neglected cultural sites and critiqued political issues, generating responses from both city officials and the public.

The Valentine’s Day 2024 bus shelter ad-hacks, a collaboration with Show Up Guelph featuring political messaging about the conflict in Gaza, drew responses from city officials and the Mayor of Guelph, generating further public discourse on unsanctioned art in public spaces.

[15] Lionel’s work addresses themes related to heritage preservation, visibility of marginalized communities, and the role of public art in activism.