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Mural artist · Ottawa, Ontario

Dom Laporte

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Dom Laporte
About Dom Laporte
Based in Ottawa, Ontario

Dominic Laporte is a Canadian, award-winning muralist and illustrator whose practice sits at the intersection of portraiture, the natural world, and community heritage. Working in expressive realism, his murals combine traditional painting techniques with mixed-media approaches to create visually striking, emotionally resonant public artworks. As co-founder of DRIFT Mural Co., alongside project manager Anaïs Labrèque, he specializes in large-scale, place-based murals that celebrate local identity and the surrounding natural environment. Influenced by early roots in graffiti, urban-contemporary art, and traditional painting, Dominic has developed a visual language that is bold, layered, and thoughtfully composed. His murals are built through the accumulation of imagery and transparencies, using shifts in opacity, hand-drawn linework, and vibrant color palettes to create depth and movement. While visually rich, each composition is carefully structured—offering immediate impact from a distance and quieter moments of discovery up close. At the core of our practice is an exploration of the relationships between people and their environments. Drawing inspiration from local narratives, community research, and native or endangered species, our work responds directly to place. Our murals invite viewers to engage, find personal meaning, and develop a sense of shared ownership as the artwork becomes part of the everyday fabric of the community. With over a decade of experience and 120+ murals completed internationally, DRIFT has collaborated with municipal, federal, corporate, nonprofit, and festival partners, including the Royal Canadian Navy, Parks Canada, Lexus, and Molson Coors, as well as major mural festivals from Mexico to Romania. Dom holds a valid O1 visa for work in the USA along with working-at-heights certification and commercial liability insurance.

The Road Will Meet You
01

The Road Will Meet You

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

This concept shows a student looking up and ahead toward a bright and open future. A Canadian flag on her chest represents pride and belonging, while her headphones suggest focus and blocking out distractions. The plants—maple leaves, orange wood lily, white sage, tobacco, and peonies—tie the artwork to local culture and identity. The sketch-like lines over the painting suggest that every big step starts with a first draft. Sweeping shapes, a microchip pattern, and light particles add a sense of movement, energy, and new ideas, capturing the spirit of creativity and experimentation at the core of the STEAM lab. Client: Vivid Art Festival Location: Holy Angels Learning Centre STEAM Lab, Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board 23 x 90’

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North State Bird Call
02

North State Bird Call

Bellingham, Washington
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Still in Motion
03

Still in Motion

Ottawa, Ontario

Urban Design Award – 2025 – Canada Still in Motion reflects the balance between transformation and rootedness—honoring a community in revitalization while celebrating its enduring spirit. The dancer’s movement, the flutter of butterflies, within the presence of still flowers symbolize growth, change, and continuity existing side by side. It’s a visual meditation on resilience and renewal. We’re excited to be back on home turf in Ottawa this summer, contributing to downtown’s evolving landscape with a new mural visible from the AC Marriott hotel. This vibrant piece draws inspiration from the city’s dynamic arts and culture scene, capturing the energy that defines Rideau Street. A dancer in motion reflects the rhythm of downtown life—echoing nearby cultural landmarks from music venues to the NAC—while abstract local florals nod to the ByWard Market and the Tulip Festival. Flowing ribbons guide the eye and symbolize the threads of community and the path of the Rideau Canal. This mural is meant to be an eye-catching spot that really vibes with the energy of this part of the city. Dimensions: 75 x 14’, Acrylic and Spray Paint (MTN 94) on concrete Client: Rideau BIA / AC Marriott Year/Location: 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Lost Frequencies
04

Lost Frequencies

Bettendorf, Iowa

Thank you to everyone at the Alternating Current Festival, Quad City Arts, and the Bulldog Arms for giving us full creative freedom on this wall. This mural portrays a woman meeting your gaze, with florals seamlessly layered across her skin and into the space around her—like a living tattoo—blurring the line between body and bloom. It speaks to the truth that nature is not separate from us; it is embedded in our identity, though sometimes forgotten in the city, like a lost frequency. The piece is a reminder that our connection to the natural world is both intimate and inescapable. Client: Alternating Currents Festivals / QUAD City Arts Dimensions: 18 x 50’

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Big Little Boy
05

Big Little Boy

CancĂşn, Quintana Roo

It was an incredible experience painting in Villas Otoch and bringing more colour to a working-class neighbourhood beyond the downtown and beach hubs of Cancún. This mural captures an everyday moment, viewed from below, creating a subtle shift in perspective. That upward gaze reflects possibility and imagination found in ordinary life. By elevating a simple scene, the piece honours the beauty and resilience of daily routines in communities that are so often overlooked. This mural is dedicated to little Marcos and Loga, who immediately saw themselves in the painting, and to the families who live in the building where it now stands — a reflection of their stories, their energy, and their home. 22 x 20' Montana 94 and 360 Spay Paint on concrete.

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Where the Vines Meet
06

Where the Vines Meet

Westfield, New York

This mural concept is a vibrant portrait of the community, weaving together local history, agriculture, and natural beauty in a layered composition. Hands engaged in harvest, native flora, and agricultural imagery honor the region’s heritage, while colorful streaks and waterways bring contemporary energy and a sense of place. Ultimately, it celebrates a community rooted in tradition, thriving in the present, and embracing its future with pride. A huge thank you to the entire community — from the artists who joined the spray paint workshop, to the residents who came out for the artist talk, and everyone who stopped by just to say hello. Your presence and energy made this experience truly special! Client: Paint CHQ Mural Festival Dimensions: 25 x 80’

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From the Earth
07

From the Earth

Traverse City, Michigan

This mural is inspired by the site’s history as a cigar box factory while celebrating themes of growth and community. At its center, a hand gently cradles a bouquet—symbolizing the collective strength that comes from access to nature. The bouquet’s roots extend visibly, anchoring the imagery to the place and reflecting the deep connections within the community. Woven among the flowers are tobacco leaves, a nod to the building’s past and its role in shaping the neighborhood’s story. Client: Traverse City Mural Festival Dimensions: Approx. 20 x 15’

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Free Run
08

Free Run

Nelson, British Columbia
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Beyond the Current
09

Beyond the Current

Monroe, Michigan
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Woven Within Our Lives
10

Woven Within Our Lives

Newton, New Hampshire
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Soul Terrain
11

Soul Terrain

Nelson, British Columbia
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Lexus
12

Lexus

Montreal, Quebec

I was thrilled to collaborate with Lexus and MURAL Festival in Montreal to bring this full installation to life. The project featured a digital illustration wrapped on the new Lexus RZ, paired with a custom mural designed to complement the vehicle. It will all come together during a live event on June 14th, with DJs performing sets powered by the Mark Levinson sound system inside the Lexus vehicles—turning the entire space into an immersive experience. From concept to completion, this project was all about movement, cohesion, and energy. I wanted the design to feel bold and dynamic—pulling from graffiti and nature to highlight the lines of the Lexus RZ, not hide them. The mural elements tie it all together, echoing the car’s palette while keeping it center stage. Working across digital and analog mediums, with Montreal’s electric vibe in the air, this one truly pushed my style in new ways.

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On the Dock of the Bay
13

On the Dock of the Bay

West End, Nova Scotia
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The Rhythm of Us
14

The Rhythm of Us

Sussex, New Brunswick
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A Star Over Brantford: a Phil Hartman Tribute
15

A Star Over Brantford: a Phil Hartman Tribute

Brantford, Ontario
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Plant the Future
16

Plant the Future

Hull, Quebec
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Hope
17

Hope

Hope, British Columbia
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Bacalar
18

Bacalar

Mexico City, Mexico City

Thank you to @del_barrio_streetart_festival for hosting us for this quick little mural while we were in CDMX for our artist residency and show Made Manifest @hashtaggallery. This mural was based off Dom’s original painting 'Bacalar', serendipitously called by the Mexican town after we visited it 9 years ago already. Mexico has our hearts 💕 Dimensions: 59 x 19’, Acrylic and Spray Paint on concretebackground, located on a concrete pillar beneath an overpass.

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Zephyr
19

Zephyr

Chilliwack, British Columbia
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Comptine d’Étés Passés / Lullaby of Past Summers
20

Comptine d’Étés Passés / Lullaby of Past Summers

Concord, North Carolina

Our concept captures the lighthearted spirit of a Saturday afternoon in Les Myers Park, blending nature and recreation to foster a sense of pride and community identity. Centered on the simple joy of outdoor play, the mural symbolizes our deep connection to nature and the growth it nurtures. A colorful pair of running shoes evokes the moment of lacing up, ready to move, while a picnic-patterned handkerchief hints at shared experiences in the park. Native flora and fauna—including Bradford Pear, American Beech, redbud trees, Russian Mammoth sunflowers with a pollinating bee, and the Eastern Bluebird—celebrate the richness of the local ecosystem, reinforcing a strong sense of place. Dimensions: 30 x 9’, Acrylic and Spray Paint (MTN 94) on Concrete Client: City of Concord, NC / Public Art Commission Year/Location: 2025 - Concord, North Carolina, USA

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Un monde en pages /  A World in Pages
21

Un monde en pages / A World in Pages

Gatineau, Quebec

The mural is inspired by the library as the living heart of the neighborhood — a place of learning, connection, and discovery. It depicts a scene where children run and play with a small sailboat whose sails are made from book pages. Around them, native plants and flowers rise in the wind, symbolizing the journey, imagination, and growth that books can offer. This simple image evokes the richness, diversity, and energy of the community, while fostering a deep sense of belonging to this shared space. Dimensions: 12 x 45’, Acrylic, Spray Paint (MTN 94) and wheat paste on stucco Client: Ville de Gatineau Year/Location: 2025 - Gatineau, Québec, Canada

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Immerse & Tick
22

Immerse & Tick

Krong Battambang, Battambang Province

We were thrilled to take part in this year’s S’Art Festival in beautiful Battambang, Cambodia. The mural revisits a piece from Dom’s Zoetic series, which explores symbiotic relationships in nature—originally inspired by our time in Southeast Asia and reimagined here on the walls of a Buddhist temple, where themes of interconnection and symbolic animal storytelling deeply resonate. At its center stands a water buffalo, a powerful cultural emblem of strength, resilience, and the sacred bond between people and the land, surrounded by fish and a white egret that together create a metaphor for the delicate balance between earth, air, and water. A single chrome-rendered fish quietly introduces the tension between natural and industrial worlds, while sketch-like lines above the mural weave through the scene, bridging Dom’s visual styles and symbolizing the simple first steps that begin every journey. A heartfelt thank you to Fonki for the invitation, to the many organizers who made this year’s festival possible, and to our amazing assistant Seavhuo. Most of all, our gratitude goes to Dodo—the nine-year-old neighbor who spent his days in front of the mural sketching, chatting, and lending a hand with the painting. His joy and curiosity captured the true spirit of community that this mural represents. Dimensions: 15 x 40’, Acrylic and Spray Paint on concrete Client: S’Art Mural festival Year/Location: 2025 - Battambang, Cambodia

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Unbound
23

Unbound

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Mother Nature
24

Mother Nature

Av. RevoluciĂłn, 63728 Nay., Mexico
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Hacienda Escondida
25

Hacienda Escondida

Emiliano Zapata, Jalisco
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Honey Guide
26

Honey Guide

Sibiu, Județul Sibiu
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Valor
27

Valor

Bellingham, Washington
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