Although this mural s only 2 months old, it has been fouled with throw-ups.
Fortunately the t-ups are along the bottom, & I was still able to capture the best parts.
I’m working this mural right to left.
Below is a Pano shot, which shows some of the damage at the bottom. Any further back, and trees get in the way.
Pics taken by Resa – August 22, 2018
Toronto, Canada
The artists: Jieun, Giova & Pablo West
Although somewhat obscured by trees, below is a far shot that shows the full extent of the fouling
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Impressive 🤩😁 the details and the whole setting!… really nice … hope your eye is doing better, my friend … xxoo 😘😘
TY, dear Aq, yes, bit by bit the eye is progressing. That was behind why I went out to shoot 2 murals I had seen previously. They are close to home.. What a crazy experience! The fact that I wound up with this post was teaching.
Too, much for a comment. Will write.
Much love – One Eyed Pete …. er Resa … 1 eyed Resa XOXO
Good to know… I was a bit concerned… so glad to hear that 😘👍 xxoo 💕
xxooxxoo 💜🦄
Resa, this is so beautiful. The blending of figures and colors are wonderful. It has such a rich feel to it, so much emotion and spirit. What a great work.
I agree, and I’m glad I got to have captured it before the t-up rats totally destroy it!
The mural is beautiful. What really bothers me about most fouling, as you call it (good word for it BTW) is, like selfies, it looks very much the same no matter where it’s done. Not only does it mess up nice artwork and architecture, it’s tiresome.
I completely agree! It is tiresome. Also, I recognize a couple throw-ups are the same as 5 years ago. There must be a disease…infantiresomalisis..
That is some serious artwork, gorgeous. It’s a shame some can’t find the respect to let it stand unmolested. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Respect ….. I agree! It’s my pleasure to share this mural!
Great post Resa! The photography is outstanding.
I adore this mural, and thank you for your compliment on the photography!
These are great. In all honesty, it looks like the perfect mural for Miami.
Really like this. Te detail is great
Yes, it probably is perfect for Miami, but I’m so happy it’s here! It takes too, long to walk to Miami. Hmm, although, there’s probably a lot of murals along the way. 😀
That artist, and you, clearly have an artistic eye~
😀 and soon I will have 2!!! xo
What’s with the one eye ? I hope that you are okay dear Resa. Anyway, the band is playing “ooompa, ooompa, stick it up your jooompa”. Big hug from all of us xoxoxo ❤
Hahaha! It stick it up… oh, never mind! 😀 Big hugs to all in Graz, extra love to Natascha! Will send you all a mail soon, and eye will explain. 😀 xoxoxo ❤
Eye’ll be lookin’ out for that then Pirate Lass. Ooh Arr ! 😉 xoxoxo ❤
Arrrgghh! Have you seen my parrot? ♥︎ xoxo
One Wing Polly be flyin’ in circles. The crew be head-spinning, dizzy and drunk. No change there then ! ⛵🤭💓 xoxoxo 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
I found your parrot dear friend 🙂
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How in heck did he get up there? xoxox
No idea ! It looks like he’s emigrated to Australia cos he’s upside-down 😉 xoxoxo ❤
Possibly, but maybe he dug a hole through to China? Anyway, he cost me a lot of $$$, and what am I supposed to do with 2 kilos of Parrot food?
Also, as I am a fashionista, I just cannot go outside and let people see me with this eyepatch and no Parrot!!!! xoxoxo
Ah well, no need for you to buy muesli for the next few weeks ! 😉 ❤ xoxoxo
xoxoxo 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Winner! Winner! Winner! There so much to enjoy in this mural – the colors, the music, the people, the blending of soft and edgy. Just love this one!
I adore this mural, as well. My fave is the percussionist. Heading over to your blog now!
Great artistry, Resa; and so recent.. 🙂
Hope your eye isn’t giving too much trouble.. My goodness; you’ll be able to see these ‘beauties’ ever so much more clearly.. 🙂
xoxoxo
This mural is a beauty.
Eye will see much better, in time, not too, much time I hope. There’s a lot of new art out there, and I’m chomping at the bit to get at it. 😀 The crazy thing is that it has been hot as Hades and as humid as the Amazon basin this summer. It has not been walking weather. Seems like fall and early winter are the best seasons here now. 😀 xoxoxo
I know what you mean by the changing weather, Resa. Our Spring started during July (winter for us). It has returned to a ‘colder snap’ for a week or so, however, more warmer weather than usual is on its way.
Do you remember the Aussie saying, “rug-up”… Not applicable for either of us, at the moment… hahaaaaa… 🙂
New saying…. Rug Down!
Hahaaaa…. 😀 xoxoxo
😀 ❤️:D
I love it! Too bad about the fouling…
I agree! It sure is a pretty mural. I especially adore the percussionist! ❤
Me too! She looks like she’s in the zone.
This is beautiful art. So vivid and energetic. I am reminded of Jamaica snd reggae bands , Bob Marley and the beautiful lady Ruth the flower in her hair. No Woman No Cry, thank you firbthe great shots of this lovely wall Resa! Sending hugs and love 💗
I’m very happy with how the phots of this came out – especially due to -One – Eyed Pete.
I adore your connection of this mural to Reggae, especially Bob Marley. It’s wonderful! ❤
It’s a beautiful scene! Good job! 💗
Excellent 💕💕
It really is a lovely mural!!!! 💕💕
This is top-class! Like the colors, styling; the percussionist stands out. “Eye” care, Resa.
Thank you, Sidran! 👁The percussionist is definitely my fave!
What a vibrant and glorious piece. Love that term “throw up” because it so is a fouling of a piece of art and the perfect term.. Why oh why would someone feel the need to put their shit on someone’s art like this? It’s not just childish, it’s rude…
I agree! I met a graf artist sevral years ago. I asked him what those Bubble looking tags that fouled nice art were all about. He said they were called “throw-ups”.
I replied, “ah, because they look like puke.”
He didn’t know what to say. He’d never thought of it like that, but we do! LOL
Haha! Moat definitely. PAINT PUKE!
YES!!! Perfect!
Oh Resa – this is a remarkable mural – music, vibrant colours, and bold placement. What I find most remarkable about public art, murals, artists – courage! Courage to put their creative talent to work for all of us. Courage to place their artwork in areas that risk damage. Courage to continue creating. We can learn much from artists. An artist’s message reaches us and inspires us to embrace courage.
Yes, you’re right! They are courageous. It’s not just the vandals, but wind, sun, rain and the changing of he seasons. Some of the older works that have been left alone, are crumbling away with the brick, or rotting with the wood. It is a very ephemeral art form. It says a lot, and I’ve met enough street artists at this point to know they are very excited, even proud of what they do. They are rock stars , in a way.
Love it very much, Resa! A great mix of colors. Thank you for sharing with us, and i apologize for the late re-visit. Have a good week ahead. Michael
Hello Michael, glad you like this beautiful mural! No worries here! No one is late. It is for fun. Resa
Ah so very good! I can hear the music.
I didn’t meet that lady from Canada as I had three more events to attend 😦 After I am back from my trip I will give a full account about the Waterford Walls festival. There were about 40 artists in town, most of them Irish.
So sorry about your eye. Sending best wishes and hope you feel better very soon xx
Looking forward to the big Waterford Walls art account! LOL
Ya, the eye is a bitch, but & yet, things are progressing positively. xoxoxo
Hope all is well by now. I am visiting my daughter and we are cut from the world.
How wonderful and expressive! I can hear the music loud and clear.
LOL! Thank you, and it is a fab mural…. tagged or not. 😀
I love art like this, makes me think I’m somewhere exotic, with fantastic party music going on, and yes adult beverages. 😉
This is a wonderful mural. I saw it when driving by one day, and went back to shoot it on another day. Well worth the effort. 😀
I love this one a lot The emotions are so well expressed and it’s amazing how the artists create this. Thank for sharing, Resa.
I agree, Francina! I especially like the percussionist, It’s in a green parkette, and the burst of colour looks great in all the green!
This is so cheerful.
I was thrilled to find it. I always love music themed murals!!!
Nice one, and shame that some people leave their ‘marks’ on it, some murals in Montreal , were defaced and in some case the artists have repair or redone them, some kind of war going on…:)
I have missed that one, you had something to an eye ? glad it is well now, so take care of your eye, art and everything else…:)
My eye is healing!!! I am sewing again. A new gown is begun! x TY!
Good! will keep an eye…of course, for it
LOL!!!!