The Natural Law

A monumental antelope is depicted frontally on the brick façade, its head rendered in shades of black, white and grey.

Created in 2018 by South African artist Faith XLVII, the mural was produced as part of the Vancouver Mural Festival. Mural Routes describes the work as a large-scale depiction of an impala. According to the artist’s statement, the mural explores a connection between humans, nature and animals, which she regards as archetypal beings reflecting our inner struggles and divine aspirations.

Faith XLVII frequently combines realistic imagery with poetic text and symbolic elements. In "The Natural Law", the monumental animal placed against the restrained brick architecture creates a striking contrast between the natural world and the urban environment.