For Yvette
It was a lovely honour to be the focus of a Mini-Interview on Yvette’s Priorhouse blog.
I sent this to Yvette, so she could see the image I was using to say Thank You to her.
Resa – That image is like me & many …blogging, trying to keep up.
Yvette – That really could apply to blogging, and keeping up during a busy season.
Yvette – I also think it could apply to life – and just enduring a challenging season. There is a certain contentment I feel in that art – with a certain suffering or enduring and I think in another way there might be a hint of performance burnout – ?
Resa – I also think it can apply to life.
Yvette – Especially when you see the full photo – or is that part of the contentment feel- the balancing on one arm and the placement of that other arm is a bit athletic, sure, strong, poised, and in motion – and that adds to it.
Yvette – Oh and the other elements/principles in that photo street art – we have the soft blue going across the body into the green – giving us this horizontal split that syncs with the body – other line designs stand out – like the hair being in sync with the background and other line design.
Yvette – And you know, the legs stood out on the third look – that is a strong pose – to be sideways – are those “eagle” legs? either way – that is why this feels strong and poised and enduring –
Resa – Thank you, Yvette! What a wonderful interpretation of this piece of art.
Pics taken by Resa – June 27, 2025
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
Karen Roberts
Graffiti Lux Art & More 
I am wondering if this is someone’s garage or a business location. Striking either way but I am nosey like that.
Hello Violet!
It is a garage door painting. There are lots of alleys in Toronto where many have painted garage doors.
It’s so great going for alley walks and finding art.
Resa and Yvette have made a fine art. Exceptionally high quality, All the best, TOF.
Thanks TOF! Lovin’ the art.
Beautiful street art, and I love the discussion/interpretation, too!
I like this piece too, and I was thrilled with Yvette’s interpretation. Thanks Merril!
wonderful questions and art. definitely a strong person, dancing in my opinion, at one with the elements
Yvette had mentioned “break dancing”, after her first thoughts. I didn’t see that, but maybe I’m all wrong.
Yes, at one with the elements. Thanks Beth!
I love Beth’s interpretation, Resa. I feel the same — I feel “flow” when I look at her and Beth’s thought about dancing…yes! 💝💝💝
Flow…yes! Dancing.. I don’t get that, except for the movement. I feel falling (flowing down), trying to stay afloat.
That’s me though, trying to stay afloat in the tides and swirls of life’s energy.
At that point, I can say the “dance of life.”
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Ah…”flowing down”…sounds like we’re the same sort of dancer, Resa! 😊
Hope you’re feeling better! 💝
Another beauty Resa
I agree Eunice. At this point of life, I’d lose my mind without art.
Haha! I’m even appreciating art I don’t like.
lol yes color is needed.
VERY evocative image and a great conversation, Resa and Yvette!
Thanks Dave!
Yvette really got her mind into this one. I love her interpretation.
Yet, in the alley, there was o much art. All of the doors were painted so almost no one door stood out.
As I post them 1 by 1, each becomes important unto itself.
Her expression says I’m falling but I’m strong and with my own body I catch myself before hitting the surface because there are miles to go and I can do anything. xoxoxoxoxo
Yes!
Love your interpretation dear Holly.
You, we, me can do anything. Or we can at least try. If we fall, we will land on a hand, to try again. xoxoxoxoxoxo
We will catch ourselves and others when the world seems more than insecure. Such a wonderful adventure ahead for you. I’m so thrilled and excited.
xoxoxoxoxo
Thanks Meece!
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xo 🐭🐭xo
You are the busiest bee, I am humbled! I feel so far behind. You are an inspiration dear Meece.
Simply immerse yourself in solitude to escape the chaos of the world!
It’s a beautiful image; thank you both! 💖✌️
Thank you, Aladin!
You hit the nail on the head for me.
When I’m alone in the alleys with: the birds, squirrels, mice, rats, raccoons and art- there is no chaos. All is in order.
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What a fantastic mural. Thanks Resa and Yvette.
I agree, it is fantastic. Thanks Brad!
Loved chatting with Yvette about it!
That is an excellent mural. The subject is strong and athletic. It looks to me like the young woman is breakdancing. Caught in a transition , before she turns over to spin on her back.
Hi Resa, I cannot imagine how anyone could hold their body in that position. It is so unbalanced. I think that adds to this artwork as the position appears impossible. In its application to life, we must endure through what can feel impossible.
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Dancing through life trying to stay afloat. Not sure if that would uplift me year after year coming home from work. Beautiful painting that I wouldn’t want to over paint when feeling differently. Might have to move…
I thought the same about the left arm— athletic. Straight out of an action movie!💥 Was my first impression. Then I see the other arm holding the hat, and then the gale-force wind… It’s ALiVe!💨🍬🦋
Love the way you framed it too. B&W + Brick-Brick
What a fabulous piece of art and I love Yvette’s interpretation of it.
She may be frazzled by whatever life is throwing her way, but she does have a steadying hand to not let herself get completely carried away!
xoxoxoxoxo
Excellent post.
Thanks Gi! xxxx
It looks like she’s spinning toward the source of the yellow light – salvation? Powerful!
Amazing. As if she’s in a tank of water, sinking but forging onwards in the staying afloat stakes. Great find and great post ladies.
Love the combination of warm and cool colors.