Flame Charmer
By Kezna Dalz (Montréal, Quebec)
450 Notre Dame Ave
August 2025, Up Here 11
Photo: Brandon Michael Gray
Artist Statement
I wanted to create a mural on the theme of dealing with chaos. The character playing the flute aims to remind of a snake charmer but instead of the snake, it’s a raging fire, representing said chaos. The character is dealing with it and exudes resilience, cheekiness, vulnerability, and strength. The flower coming out of the flames aims to show that beauty can still come out of rough situations, even if it can take time.
Kezna Dalz
Kezna Dalz makes bold art with a soft bite. Her work hits heavy topics—feminism, race, sex, pop culture—but filters it all through bright tones and raw, relatable visuals. Equal parts punchy and pastel, like bubblegum?