On a minimal find graf hunt day, I came across this mural.
It was in the process of being painted.
I met the artists.They spoke broken English. I spoke broken Spanish.
Despite the language differences, I learned that the artists were working with youths who had lost one or both parents to drug addiction.
I went back 6 days later to photograph the result.
The ukulele originated in Hawaii. It is related to several Portuguese instruments, in particular the machete and the rajão.
Pics taken by Resa – June 14, 2017
Toronto, Canada
The Artists:
Below is a pic from the day I met the artists, when the kids were helping.
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Gorgeous… Bring on that Latin american vibes, Canada (LOL) 😀 😉 I truly like the spirit of this graffiti… Hugs, dear Resa! ⭐
It is gorgeous, and gorgeous hugs back to you! ⭐ ❤ ⭐
As a ukulele player, this will always be my most favorite mural. Thank you for preserving it in photos and posting!
OMG! You are the first ukulele player I have met! I’m so happy you like this!
I like how you added a bit of history, too!
😀
wow – this is such classical great reflection, brings culture and appreciation…
I agree! We have a lot of interesting cultural murals in Toronto, but in Winnipeg there are hundreds. So glad you like it!
There you go again, Resa; highlighting not only extraordinary artist’s work, but also their ‘goodworks’…
This must have been a joy to find… 🙂
xoxoxo
It was a joy to find, Carolyn. It was lovely to speak with the artists, and learn how they were including these kids in their mural project in such a positive way. 😀 xoxoxo
I LOVE this one! I love that the artists are doing something so great with the kids. My daughter plays ukulele! She hasn’t learned many songs yet, but she became pretty good at it. I love hearing her play.
Having live music at home is fabulous! I hope she keeps it up, or even expands it! Best to you and your daughter! 😀
It is. I play piano, my husband plays a little guitar. But none of us have been playing as much in the last couple of years. I hope she gets more into it when she’s out on her own. Best to you, too, Resa! I love your blog!
How wonderful to work with kids and art. It’s beautiful.
A gorgeous mural came out of this valiant endeavor! Hopefully, it helped the kids as well. It must have, because there was so much great energy there that day!
What a wonderful, tropical feeling painting. I love the bird and the woman who isn’t perfect looking. I love when people show women as they really are.
I agree! I adore faces in Street Art, and this woman seems a true depiction, not a fantasy.
I also love the animals!
Yes, I had the sense looking at her, that she must be someone the artists know. Someone loved.
I can agree with it being a loved one!
As someone who plays the drums, I can’t identify with a ukel… ukah… stringed instrument, but this is another mega, psychedelic piece of artwork. Reminds me of Woodstock ’69, even though I wasn’t around at the time.
I love the Woodstock movie. The style of the musicians at the time, and the music. The psychedelic art is groovy Tuesday and OMG… you play drums! Personally, I’ve always found drummers very appealing!
The Who’s performance at Woodstock is my favourite bit. Love those guys, although they hated the whole experience, apparently.
Yeah, well I’m a decent drummer. Not much more. It’s therapeutic, though, you know.
Therapeutic for sure! Must keep you in great shape.
Pffft. I work a desk job, I’m hardly Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Lol! However, drummers are sexy. A.S. is not sexy, just bulky. 😀
Don’t tell him that! He might terminate us.
Right! 😀
I immediately thought of a game called Yooka-Laylee, haha. Awesome art though 🙂
Ohh, interesting! 😀
Beautiful mural, looks like a photograph.
Thank you for sharing this one, Resa ❤
I’m glad you liked it, Francina! Always an honor to have you visit my blog! ❤
Wow…that looks perfect 🙂
It’s a beauty!
When the Ukulele lady plays who instrument.
The musical notes spread around the city and people wonder where the music is coming from. Upon arrival the town people touch hope and heal of all wounds from the first time ever.
I love this so much. I miss you Resa. 🙂
I am back again. 🙂
P.S I posted something new. 🙂 This one is a brain scratcher.
Yes, it is. I need to think before I comment!
Oh, I love ukes! And what a great story to go with your pictures.
It is a wonderful find, very community centered to help visa vi the arts!
From the story of your meeting the artists, to the explanation of the kids, to the photos of the completed mural… All of it, dear Resa, is beautiful ❤
I agree! It is fab all around! Much love! ❤
A great find! Interacting with the artists and the kids made it more special.
Sidran, it was an honor and joy to find this! 😀
So great! I mean this art. This mural painting. Their work. AND YOURS!
Ellington
Mega-wow ! What a beauty !
Take care out in those alleys dear friend.
Love and more hugs. Ralph xoxoxo ❤
Ha! i’m not worried about the alley. The alley should be worried about me! hugs xoxoxo
lol 🙂 xoxoxo ❤
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