This artist lets nature bloom everywhere — in his home and street murals

Ottawa-based artist Arpi loves nature, and he's telling you how it ends up in both his street art and his interiors.

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Arpi brings this spirit of positivity and good cheer to all the work he does — and, incidentally, that work revolves around nature. In this video made by filmmaker Nicholas Castel, you'll meet the frenetic and fast-talking artist at work. He explains how his love of everything natural was pumped up by stints tree planting, where he met a bear and discovered the resilience of wildlife. And back in the city, Arpi found that taking over empty spaces to re-design them with wood and elements that would have normally ended up in a landfill actually encourages others to try the same.


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