Come Together
Come Together by Que Rock, Alex Bacon, and PERU143 is one of over 35 public artworks on display across the City of Mississauga.
Que Rock, Alex Bacon, PERU143, 2025
Spray paint
Mississauga Celebration Square amphitheatre
About the artwork
Come Together celebrates generations of Indigenous leadership and contributions from diverse peoples and species who have made Mississauga the thriving hub it is today.
Based on a portion from one of the Anishinaabe creation stories, the mural speaks of a time when there were only five great nations of Turtle Island. Each nation is represented in the design by a different animal of profound significance.
The heron, known as a water bird, represents the Mississaugas’ identity as people connected to water. The coyote, with its glass-like sheen, gazes into the future of the land, symbolizing the present and future of Mississauga, with its towering glass buildings. The fish evoke the earth tones of the natural world and the Thirteen Moons of the Anishinaabe calendar circle the amphitheatre’s seating. Facing Duke of York Blvd, the word “MISSISSAUGA”, a human creation, intricately woven and intertwined in geometric patterns, merges the past with the future.
This mural calls on all of us, regardless of our differences, to Come Together. The artists hope to inspire conversations about change, the strength that comes from diversity, and the perpetual growth that can come when we invest in relationships and celebrate our interconnectedness.
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About the artists
Que Rock
Que Rock, also known as Quentin (Rocky) Commanda, is an Anishinaabe multidisciplinary artist and professional muralist from Nipissing First Nation. He is well-known for his diverse range of talents, including being a break dancer (Bboy), emcee, writer, DJ, and filmmaker. His traditional name is Manitou Neeman, which means “Spirit Dancing.”
Que Rock’s work reflects a deep connection to his Anishinaabe heritage. He has been selected as the artist for significant projects like the Daniels Mural Project by the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design for its inaugural Indigenous installation. His visual art, which includes large street-art projects and works on canvas, draws from both Anishinaabe culture and daily urban interactions. He aims to convey Indigenous knowledge, the meaning of sacred symbolism, and the primacy of nature through his art, described as “making the woodlands dance.”
In addition to his artistic endeavours, Que Rock is actively involved in teaching and community empowerment. He has spent considerable time in both the Bronx and Toronto, honing his artistic skills. Currently, he focuses on traditional art and painting and offers over 20 unique Interactive Youth Empowerment Workshops to First Nations Communities, Schools, Programs, and Organizations. His involvement in the hip-hop community spans over two decades, and he continues to be involved in music, both recording and writing.
Alex Bacon
Alexandar (Alex) Bacon is a renowned Canadian painter celebrated for his distinctive style and international acclaim. With over three decades of experience, he has developed a refined visual language that blends realism with expressive abstraction. His work combines luminous lighting, fluid forms, soft natural rhythms, and reflective surfaces—creating a sense of harmony, depth, and movement. Utilizing spray paint as his primary medium, Bacon continues to push the boundaries of contemporary mural art, producing large-scale works that captivate and inspire viewers around the world.
PERU143
Patrick (PERU143) Dyer Jalea is an internationally recognized Peruvian-Canadian muralist and graphic artist whose practice is informed by digital and traditional art forms and his 30 years of painting graffiti. Peru’s work aims to heal, inspire and uplift people’s spirits by transforming neglected and often oppressive spaces into safe, playful, and imaginative worlds.
A proponent of the ‘Post Graffiti’ movement, much of Peru’s artistic energy today is dedicated to bridging and advancing the traditions of graffiti and mural art. Peru’s professional career and publications span across the globe with murals throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and even outer space, but it all began in Canada where he has now worked with clients like Google, Facebook, Nike, Adidas, Starbucks, Cirque du Soleil, Maple Leaf Sports, & the Marriott Hotels. Peru’s corporate and big brand murals allow him to balance his work with grass-roots organizations, institutions, & non-for-profits which make up most of his portfolio.
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Photography by Tylor Key Carr