Further Together

On By ResaIn Murals

Or as I call it, International Geese.

When I first saw it I gasped, and thought they were all patterned Canada Geese. I thought of Merril and Tim as I’ve seen many Canada Geese on their blogs.

Okay all geese are not Canada Geese, but all geese are geese (be they a goose or a gander). There are 17 fabric patterns from 17 different cultures in this mural. Before I looked at the legend, I found 14.

Although I found 14 geese, I didn’t know what fabric pattern came from where. I had to use the legend. Here are the 14 I found.

It’s a hectic mural. I presented best I could. There is a bit of goose overlap.

But where where those last 3 geese? I had to use the legend, again. I’m thinking the last 3 are not geese, but rather the shores of the Mississaugas. You can read about it after the last 3 patterns.

15 & 16

17

Pic taken by Resa – July 19, 2023

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

Annie Hamel

Reflections

Close-ups on a few patterns

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127 thoughts on “Further Together”

    1. It’s a beauty!
      Okay, I’m laughing at “There is a bit of goose overlap”, too. 😂
      However, if your topic next week is books with goose overlap, I’ll know where you got the idea. 🤔

        1. The list is endless!
          Mother Goose, Goosey Gander, Donald Duck, The Ugly Duckling, Daffy, Foghorn Leghorn (okay he’s just foul, not water). It’ll be a splash hit!

    1. It is a crazy quilt. My m-in-law always called Canada a quilt of humanity.
      Lol, and I thought it was all about Canada geese. ⚡️💥

        1. Yeah! It was a great discovery. I was expecting nothing where I found this.
          Hey, my blog is like a discovery channel. I like that! xoxoxo

  3. Very cool. Also appropriate that they saved the original people for the land itself – they didn’t come in on wing in waves, they were here.

    1. You’re right! They were already here. I believe that is an important fact to remember.
      I was also impressed with how many fabric patterns I did not recognize the origins of, although I did recognize them.
      It’s a teaching mural.

  4. Ah… what a joyful bundle of geese! Wow!
    I’m with Dale, like a patchwork quilt!
    Brilliant captures [including the reflections of course!], dahling Resa!
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

    1. It is a great mural, dahling!
      It was a challenge to capture, though. It was high up, and there are all those windows breaking it up.
      Plus, all that patchwork was dizzying.
      Well……. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxxxxxoooooo

  5. Timothy Price's avatar Timothy Price

    Ms Hamel went on a gander creating that mural. What a wonderful idea and beautiful results. Nice you had another clean car to reflect upon.

    1. Yes, she really flew over the “ku ku nest” with this one!
      Many call it quilt like. What a fab idea for a quilt… traditional fabrics from around the world.
      Can you believe it? Two clean cars in 1 month? Hope my luck hold out! xo

    1. Thank you John! It’s a wonderful mural, although it was difficult to capture it in the photos.
      It took a bit of time to make the presentation. 🐂🐂

  9. This is absolutely fabulous Resa! I love the idea of the different cultures being represented by their textile patterns. It reminds me of a gorgeous quilt, which in turn reminds me of my Grandma, who was an exceptional quilter. Thanks for taking me down memory lane while exposing me to something new and interesting.

    1. You are welcome, Terri!
      I learned a lot from this mural.
      Yes, there are memories in quilts.
      My great aunt was a quilter. When I was 4 – 6 she would take me to quilting bees. There would be 4-6 ladies sitting around a table sized frame.
      I would sit under the frame and the quilt, and watch the needles and hands doing their magic.
      Thank you for your fab comment!

      1. That sounds like so much fun! I don’t remember my Grandma going to quilting bees, but almost every time I visited she had a quilt on her lap. I would sit and look through all the squares she had made, watch her hands making those tiny stitches and listen to her stories of times gone by. Beautiful memories!

    1. I love all of the patterns, too. My entire career has been working with textiles into clothes. I have use ethnic prints for garments. I’m surprised how little I actually knew. Well, I’m better educated now.

  12. That’s so beautiful, Resa. The intent of the project is inspiring, and the fabric patterns were such a lovely way to express the diversity of those who live in the area. Geese are the perfect metaphor too. Thanks for sharing this beautiful mural!

    1. It is beautiful and inspiring, thank you Diana.
      I thought I knew a lot about ethnic prints and fabrics. Turns out, not.
      So, it is a teaching mural in many ways.
      It’s my joy to find and share street art…. and all art(s)!

  13. Such a beautiful find Resa! So colorful and intricate Indeed it does remind me of quilting. I would love to own a quilt just like this . An amazing artist and you’ve detailed it so perfectly. Absolutely lovely!
    xoxoxo

    1. Agree! A quilt made of authentic cultural patterns from around the world would be a treasure.
      I was thrilled to find this mural.
      Meantime, I can’t control myself from going for walks to find art. I got a heat/sun stroke…again yesterday. I’m still recovering.

      Thing is there’s this rabbit I just had to have! Well, I have it, now!
      It’s a Meece kinda thing. A Meece piece! It’s made from plastic trash and whatnot. Brilliant.
      xo🐭🐭xo

      1. Ahhh, that’s so sweet, but you really must protect yourself from the heat. It really just sneaks up in you and boom , sun stroke. Love the artwork , it’s so beautiful. xo🐭🐭xo

            1. Music tonight! I’m going bead the gown for a bit, then begin some Boogapony ideas for the 1500 post GoGo Gala.
              I just finished doing a recording with Rebecca for a podcast, so I’m a bit scattered!
              Adore you tutu xo🐭🐭xo

    1. Thanks Gi! It was not an easy one to capture and present….I mean with all the hectic patterns and “goose overlap”. Lol! ❤️❤️

        1. Thank you dear Shey! Wait until you see the rabbit I found. It’s a few posts away, and it’s spectacular …. as far as rabbits go! xxxxx
          It’s sad that I haven’t found any hamster art. One day….one day…..

    1. Dissent away! There are many works of art that I appreciate, but hate. I get it!
      Lol..seems the “goose overlap” is getting some action!

    1. It is a cool project. Glad you got to see it.
      My pleasure on the shoutout.
      Your Monday Musings are an art, and sometimes there’s geese!

    1. Wow! Our mothers and grandmothers sure did not know the word disposable. The planet was in much better hands with them.
      There is a philosophy in that, that I use in creating my Art Gowns.
      Hmm, when I get back to your blog I need to check if you crossed the threshold with another knocker!

  20. Just Wow! I wouldn’t know where to begin trying to create something as cool as this (well not physically on a wall). I did think your image titled GE1B represented Scotland’s tartan patterns.
    Finally a question, why do geese fly in a “V” formation? Cos the one at the front has the GPS! (Sorry bad joke!). Thanks.

    2. Yeah…bad joke, but that’s oaky!
      I know about GE1B. I thought that too. However, the UK did colonize Jamaica…so it’s probably because of that influence.
      It’s a great mural, and I’m glad you saw it!

    3. Yeah…bad joke, but that’s oaky!
      I know about GE1B. I thought that too. However, the UK did colonize Jamaica…so it’s probably because of that influence.
      It’s a great mural, and I’m glad you saw it!

  21. When I started to scroll down and I was catching the diverse (not to mention visually stunning) design of this mural, it reminded me of the crazy patch quilt. I had a small collection of these quilts and I loved them for how different they all were.

    You’ve done it Resa! Again!

    1. Many are reminded of quilts when they see this mural.
      In a way it is. There are so many cultures living in Canada that there is a term, the Canadian Quilt – The Quilt of Belonging.
      I hope this endures, as the world seems to be falling apart quite nicely.

      LOL! Thank you Marc!
      MUAH!

      1. I love it.

        Doesn’t it though? I was listening to a podcast just the other day and they were talking about how the weather has even become a political touchstone. If you believe in climate change, you must be a democrat? What?

        We’re fucked!

        No, thank YOU lovely.

        MUAH!

        1. Oh man!
          It’s so politically messed up in the states.
          It’s spreading here.
          All things American eventually do.
          At least for now anyway, I can say – If you believe in climate change, you must be a democrat, or a Canadian.
          MUAH!

    1. Thank you, Lauren! I would have answered yesterday. Seems I managed to get heat exhaustion and have to keep lying down. LOL, seems like goose overlap is catching on. xoxo

        1. Thanks…I just need to control myself about going out for walks in the heat.
          Now that I’ve finished your book like a box of chocolates, I’ve begun reading it in order.
          From how I was reading, I believe I have read each poem twice, some 3 times.
          It’s a whole new experience this way.
          It’s a wonderful book, Lauren! Sent you a couple of questions.

          1. I understand. The heat can be brutal, so take good care. I can’t help but love your description of reading my book like a box of chocolates. I’m just so happy reading your words. 🙂 I’m kind of at a loss for words. So, thank you again, Resa! I just replied to your email too! Hugs xo

  25. From: Michael Steeden aka TOF

    ‘Art, in all its miraculous forms surrounds all conscious human beings’.

    He emailed me the comment, as he can’t post comments on my blog. He is not in my SPAM.

  26. I have come back to this post, several times, Resa. I explored Annie Hamel’s website and am amazed by her prolific creativity. Her ability to capture the essence of a place or a story through her artwork is truly captivating. Thank you for the introduction to this remarkable artist.

  28. Like this one a lot! Birdos! Birdos everywhere! I keep having pigeons playing on my roof at the moment, which is cute. They coo. They flock, they coo, they… yes. Please find me some pigeon graffiti!

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