Friends for more than 10 years and enthusiasts of all things magical, Bibi Nielsen and Melissa Kempf were excited for the opportunity to create a collaborative piece for a location that is near to their hearts. They were thrilled to showcasing their love for nature, the ethereal, and freedom of expression through art.

Their work celebrates the tradition of the apothecary from its roots of Lemon’s Apothecary to today’s eclectic Purely Wicked shop. They honour botanical medicine across centuries through depictions of the magic of nature.

It is not only by chance that this is now the home of Purely Wicked, offering our community therapeutic healing for the mind body and soul through their products and services. The growth of Purely Wicked is a testament to the opportunities for many businesses and the economic development within St Thomas-Elgin. As just three years ago Bibi and Melissa remember meeting the owner – Kim Goodhue – at a local pop-up market where they spoke of her dream to have a brick-and-mortar location within the city. This mural celebrates Kim’s achievements, empowered women in our community and a culture of old world witches and healers.

(Photo provided by Van Pelt’s Business Solutions)

(Information provided by Railway City Tourism)