300th Public Artwork Unveiling: Meet the artist, AJA Louden
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
3:30pm to 5:30pm
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Join us to celebrate the unveiling of the 300th public artwork in the City of Edmonton's Public Art collection! The 300th artwork is Edmonton's first playground designed in collaboration with an artist.
Created by local artist AJA Louden, the new Balwin Playground will blend art, play, and community. Inspired by both nature and science fiction, it's a space to imagine, explore and grow together.
At the heart of it all is Piney P: a playful pineapple character created by AJA. Piney P proudly stands tall as the protector of the playground. AJA drew inspiration from many sources: a mysterious seed landing on the Prairies, his Jamaican-Canadian roots, and cultural traditions where drumming is central to connection and storytelling. That's why you'll find a drumming circle in the playground, inviting kids to drum, play and create rhythm together.
About AJA Louden
AJA Louden is a Jamaican-Canadian artist who was born and raised in the Prairies. He is grateful to have lived and worked in amiskwaciwâskahikan for many years, and to walk in the footsteps of many generations of artists who have called this place home. He loves science fiction, especially Solarpunk and Afrofuturism. He teaches workshops for children of all ages and has mentored many emerging artists. AJA's artwork, and his son Piney P, can be found across the city, and the province.
We're marking 30 years of the Edmonton Arts Council and the addition of the 300th public artwork to the City of Edmonton Public Art Collection with a month of 300 @ 30 activities and events! See the full collection of 300 @ 30 events here.12904 74 St NW
Edmonton, AB, T5C 3E3
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