Maurice Savoie began creating large-scale ceramic works for architectural settings in the 1960s. In 1966, Savoie was commissioned to design and install a concrete mural above the main entrance of Memorial University’s new G.A. Hickman Building.

The 1,200 sq. ft. concrete relief sculpture comprises 12 ten-foot square panels and depicts "an abstract composition of raised forms, embedded colored stone aggregate, inscribed textures and applied splashes of pigmented colours," as noted by Conservation Solutions Inc. Some of these forms may represent flora and fauna of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The mural underwent restoration in 2017 after showing signs of deterioration, which included replacing missing pieces, repairing surface cracking, and removing biogrowth and biogrowth staining on the concrete surface. You can follow the link to read more about the mural restoration process carried out by Conservation Solutions Inc.

More info – Conserving Concrete Artwork in Canada