Big Feelings Club

Montreal, Canada

Big Feelings Club

A Public Art Walk Rooted in Kindness

Created by Montreal artist Pony, the Big Feelings Club is a public art walk featuring four endearing larger-than-life characters who invite visitors to explore a place through a series of unexpected encounters.

Installed throughout the public realm, Dandy, Sponji, Anxiyeti, and Kinzu transform everyday spaces into moments of discovery, reflection, and connection. With their colorful silhouettes, touching expressions, and distinctive personalities, these larger-than-life companions naturally draw attention and spark curiosity. Inspired by sensitivity, resilience, tenderness, and empathy, they invite visitors of all ages to connect with their stories while experiencing their surroundings from a new perspective.

Designed for downtowns, commercial districts, tourist destinations, and public spaces, the installation offers an experience that is accessible to all. By creating a series of memorable visual landmarks,  the Big Feelings Club encourages wandering, curiosity, and meaningful moments that bring public spaces to life and inspire people to experience them in new ways.

Owner
Pony
Creator
Pony
Tour Producer
Creos

Alexandre Lemieux
1 844 992-7367 poste 101
alexandre.lemieux@creos.io

« The Petit Champlain District and Place Royale are places of discovery and connection. With Câlins (Big Feelings Club), we wanted to offer an accessible artistic experience that invites visitors to explore the neighbourhood in a different way, slow down, and connect with art in the public realm. »

CAROLANNE FOURNEL, Director of Communications, Coopérative du Quartier Petit Champlain

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Dandy

Dandy

Dandy, a tender-hearted dandelion.

Dandy has spent a long time searching for his place in the world and dreams of being loved for who he truly is. Beneath his apparent fragility lies a quiet strength and gentle spirit that remind us that sensitivity can also be a form of courage.

“Hi! I’m Dandy, a tender-hearted dandelion.
I’ve often been ignored, overlooked, and neglected… but all I really want is to be loved for who I am. My greatest dream is to finally be seen as a flower no one would dare trample. Beneath my grumpy exterior lies a deep tenderness and a longing for unconditional love. I’ve learned to protect myself, but underneath my armor, I’m all softness. Over time, I’ve learned to embrace my emotions and become a source of comfort for those who feel as fragile as I do. Because no one should have to wither away in silence.”

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Anxiyeti

Anxiyeti

Anxiyeti, a gentle yeti who offers a moment of respite.

After learning to navigate his own inner storms, Anxiyeti now dedicates his energy to comforting sensitive souls. His presence invites visitors to slow down, take a breath, and face life’s more turbulent moments with a little more tenderness.

“Hi! I’m Anxiyeti.
I spent far too much time alone, high in the mountains, dwelling on my thoughts and hiding from a world that often felt overwhelming. Time and again, I weathered the blizzard of my worries and eventually learned to live with the inner chaos that had accompanied me for so long. Today, I’m making my way down from the peaks, stronger and with an open heart. I now have one mission: to offer a moment of comfort to sensitive souls weathering storms of their own. I have an endless supply of cuddles, tenderness, and kindness to share with all my future friends. I’ve learned to navigate my own rough weather so I can help others through theirs.”

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Kinzu

Kinzu

Kinzu, a broken heart, symbol of resilience.

Marked by life’s challenges, Kinzu wears his cracks with pride. Inspired by the Japanese concept of kintsugi, he embodies the ability to heal and transform wounds into strength. His story reminds us that our scars can be powerful symbols of resilience and growth.

“Hi! I’m Kinzu.
I’ve weathered storms, unexpected goodbyes, broken hearts, and immense emptiness. Every loss has left its mark, and today my scars shine like medals upon my heart—proof that I have loved, lost… and survived. I’ve carefully pieced myself back together, one fragment at a time, and learned to let go of the parts I will never recover. Through this journey, I’ve grown stronger and found purpose in helping others gently heal. I’m here for you in those moments when everything seems to be falling apart. Together, we can learn to see our wounds not as flaws, but as reminders of our strength and resilience. Because behind every crack, there is a light patiently waiting to shine through.”

 

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Sponji

Sonji

Sponji, an emotional sponge absorbing the world around her.

Deeply sensitive and empathetic, Sponji welcomes both the beauty and the emotional weight of the world around her. Through her vulnerability, she reminds us of the importance of finding refuge, caring for ourselves, and embracing our sensitivity.

“Hi! I’m Sponji. My superpower? Absorbing everything around me. Far too often, I feel like I’m carrying the weight and sadness of the whole world on my soft little shoulders. Some days I feel strong, and other days it completely drains me. When everything becomes too heavy, I retreat to my hiding spot beneath the sink, tucked between the disinfectant and the window cleaner. For a moment, I find a sense of calm and safety there. In my little refuge, the chaos of the world can’t reach me. Despite these temporary floods, I’m incredibly proud of my sensitivity. It makes me gentle and deeply empathetic. I’ve learned to make peace with my inner waves so I can become an anchor when yours threaten to carry you away.”

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