So, I found this 30 story tall mural, with Pinocchio-ettes on it.
This is the best head on I could do with my IPhone. It’s taken from across the street.
Another tall shot, different angle. See how tiny the people in the street are?
I’m starting at the top, and working my way down from the Pinocchio-ette angel.
The angel was spotted from the park. I was about 2 blocks away.
It kept getting better, as I closed in.
As I’m posting this I’m thinking; 🎵🎶In A Gadda Da Vida🎵🎶.
Pics taken by Resa – September 19, 2018
Toronto, Canada
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It’s really a fantastic mural. I really like the Cubistesque style using the triangles on the building’s block’s stripy grid from. The world map makes me think of the creation of the world from the primordial cow, Audumla, in Gylfaginning (start on {p. 18} VI. at http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/pre/pre04.htm if you want to read about Audumla and the the world came to be).
Yes, fantastic is a good description. It was quite neat to find it. It is interesting how many people walk by this art monster, and don’t even see it. People would look at me taking the pics, then look at what my subject was. Some did double takes when they saw the mural for the first time. Others couldn’t figure out what I was taking pics of. I think its so big people don’t see it.
Anyway, I checked out the link you left. I never heard of Gylfaginning, but I have heard the term primordial cow. I read a bit. It seems interesting.
In all honesty, I didn’t see the world map until you pointed it out. I love it!!!
Interesting. You would think that everyone would see it. But then again a lot of people tend to be zoned out. I do a lot of mapping, so I notice maps, and that map has a nice Guernsey primordial cow look to it.
I’m thrilled you pointed the map out!!! Ahh, the map face, who knows, perhaps a Guernsey primordial cow is exactly what the artists had in mind?
how awesome is that, it must have been fun to work on
Yes, I’m sure the artists were “high as kites” (lol) I know I was very excited taking pics of it!
It seems Akismet is over active lately. I found you and 4 other of my faves in the SPAM folder.
I have set you all free. Please remember to check your SPAM folder regularly, in case someone you like is trapped in it! 🌺🌸
thanks for that suggestion! it does happen
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These are amazing and really big! Who knew Pinocchio looked so well in cubism? You were like a camera on zoom mode. I really like them. Thanks for pursuing them for us!
You’re welcome! I’m just a bit addicted to street art. Lol! It is perhaps the only true hobby I’ve ever had.
Wow, this is really amazing Resa! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
I was stunned when I spotted it from 4 blocks away! It is quite fantastic in real life!
This one sure would ‘wake you up’ if you were feeling a little ‘foggy’, Resa… Hahaaa.. I luv it.
I do enjoy really bright colours; I do, I do… I’d love to see this mural any day; it is quite amazing!
And yes; the people look teeny tiny in comparison.. 🙂
xoxoxo
It was a real treat just to take the pics! I adore it. Okay, I’ve set you and 3 others free from my SPAM folder. Akismet has been over active! 😀 A SPAM folder reflection could be interesting?
Just a crazy thought off the top of my head. xoxoxox
Yay; I’m free! It was awfully claustrophobic in there!
That’s a great idea, Resa. Not crazy, no! A little reminder may set hundreds free… Hahaaa…
xoxoxo
Hahahaha! Freedom!!! xoxoxo
That…is fantastic!!! What amazing artwork. Just gorgeous. Love it.
It was a wonderful day. I got to go in the Allen Gardens Conservatory, and when I came out I had the far shot! It is one of the highest in Toronto.
Amazing, I always love what you share Resa! Hugs!
Thank you Wendell! Hugs back!
What a fabulous find, Resa! Wow, wow, wow….
Yeah, AGREE! It seems Akismet is over reacting lately. I found you and 4 others in my SPAM folder.
I have set you al free, lol. We should all remember to check our SPAM folders regularly. It’s WP housework. 😀 😀
How DARE Akismet do such a thing… 😉 It’s happened to me more than once, and occasionally was my fault as I hit the trash button by accident… But yes. Ironically, not five minutes ago, I checked and emptied my SPAM folder…
OMG! Are we in sync… or in a sink. lol 😀
Buahahaha! Great minds! 😉
Yes, yes, and fools seldom differ! 😀
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Jawdtoppimgly awesome! Fabulous job getting these great shots Resa. How did they get way up there and paint the beautiful artwork? Mystifying! 🤗❤️
It’s crazy, I know, but I think they did it like window washers, on those scary platforms.
Did you see the map of the world in that white bizarre face in the centre, the one with a Pinnoccio-ette on each side. Honestly, I didn’t until Timothy pointed it out! 😜🙃❤️
Yes I was tht, dont know how they did such great work on platforms but its just amazing!
I’m from the prairies. I would black out from fear all the way up there. Just give me some nice flat earth to walk upon! ❤
Same here! There are no hills in Florida! Soon we may be below sea level! ❤
Oh my! Well, at least then the mermaid emoji will be big news! 🧜🏼♀️🧞♀️🧞♂️
Lol!
The last 2 are supposed to be mermaids. When it comes to emoji…. I say “Buyer beware! ❤
That’s always true ! 🌹
at least a 🌹is a 🌹!
May it always be so! 🌹🌹
It will!!! Shakespeare said so. 🌹🌹
Yeah, and that was a long time ago and a rose is still a rose. He was right!🌹🌹
He was right. Like many poets and artists were and are, their words cling to our intellects, like honey in the throat of one of your exceptional poems. “Much Ado About Nothing” It’s amazing what he and Dickens penned. The greats are great because they are. Leonard Cohen, Joan Baez and more in contemporary life. I relish the messages they provide, and the words, special words, exalted and penetrating.
It’s really anazing the beauty they have left for us. Passed on for generations and Cohen and Baez they lift the lamp and carry it forward. So beautifully said Resa and so true!
Wow, stunning, Resa. An eye catcher in the sky. Really a master piece if you look at the height, but also that there are no flaws for the bricks are equally covered with paint. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
I’m so glad you like this! It’s a joy to have it her, in Toronto! ❤
I love this mural!!!… it’s amazing, a true masterpiece of giant size.
Hugs dear friend ❤
Hugs back, dear Belén! ❤ Our duck family flew over it together for a special outing with Lluvia! They flew along the lake, then flew briefly inland and circled over the mural and then back to the lake. It was the biggest family outing to date!!!! ❤
I am so proud of our little L luvia, the first flights are very important, it is necessary to lose the fear of heights to feel completely free … I think she will be a girl with high flights !!
This deserves a very high note in the school of life, herr parents should be so happy … sometimes, it is difficult to be parents without experience, I think your advices has been the best help 😉 😉
Kisses and big hugs for everyone !!!
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Thank you!
You’re welcome and thanks for the great post!
Bravo for the photos Resa! You captured that giant beauty perfectly. Love all the rainbow colours. Love how art can transform buildings – especially on such a huge scale as that. x
Thank you! I adore street art and murals. It really helps beautify and humanize a cement city!! xx
What an awesome mural! It’s such a treat to see such beautiful art through your eyes!
Thank you so much, and it is a wonderful mural.
Blimey, that is one heck of a big mural. Nice and bright though, we need more colours on our boring, blank walls. The large coloured face reminds me of a harlequin.
I know what you mean about the harlequin face! Someone pointed out that it is a world map… it’s a globe, and the mouth is in Africa. I love that I live in a painted city! It does break the drab monotony of cement!
Outstanding! Global warming, urban chaos, and world peace? Must say you have a nose for finding the most amazing murals.
It’s a talent, lol! I can spot them blocks away and down alleys with the sides of my eyes. I think it’s because I want to find them!
Amazing! A Pinicchio-ette i had never seen before. What an imagination. 😉
And the tag also colourful. What else? Fantastic! Thank you for sharing Resa! Have a nice day. Michael
It is quite a great piece, nice to see all of that colour in a cement world! Glad I could share it, and have a fab week!
Thank you very much again Resa! Its really wonderful art, and for sure a very nice addition to modern buildings too. Have a wonderful week too. Michael
Wow! What a fantastic huge painting!
Agree! It’s wonderful to see it in real life!
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Beautiful! And you got some great shots!
It’s a stunning mural! Can you believe I took all the shots with my IPhone? Crazy!
Yes! I can believe it! Who needs a “real” camera?!
Wow, this one is so impressive Resa. The size and having to look up, makes a statement on its own, let alone the world. It matters. Awesome find!
I love it! It is really unique and yes, matters.
Pinochio-ettes sound like a wonderful new fairy tale character! Well done on photographing and naming them. I love this one! xoxoxo
It’s quite spectacular. When I first saw it I wasn’t sure I was seeing right. Lol! I like the name, too! TY! xoxoxo
Wow! These are amazing and definitely eye-catching! Thanks for sharing, Resa!
I was stunned when I first saw this!!!
Absolutely stunning! I would love to see it in process.
I did get to see a bit of the process, riding by on a street car. I forgot about it, then blam, I saw it from Allen Gardens. What a treat!
I wish we had this kind of wall in Waterford. We are a 5-floor city 🙂
LOL! Sigh! 😀