I met Kwest while he was painting this. Nice guy!
I was sad because he was painting over the Metallica(ts) Mural
He said the wall was crumbling, and the old mural with it.
Kwest told me he only signs a mural when it is finished. There is no signature as of now.
I’ll post an update when and if!
Pics taken by Resa – October 13, 2014
Toronto, Canada
This was a very famous place in it’s day.
In 1923 they had the “Water Nymph’s” Contest. It was advertised in the papers and more men than women showed up.
The Bathing Pavillion you see below is still in existence, although now a fun restaurant on the beach.
Between the Pavillion and Toronto’s now renovated “Palais Royale”, where Count Basie, Duke Ellington and many greats played (Even the Stones played there much later)….
…. was a boardwalk & the most modern midway with rides, games and food. The Roller Coaster was the biggest in the world, and made of wood.
The next 2 shots attempt to show the entire mural, but don’t. It’s longer than I could capture.
It’s painted in an Impressionistic style on stucco, which makes for more photography woes. Also it’s at least 12 years faded.
The Beach Park is painted in the center of 3 strips. Above you have an early air show. Below is a painted garden.
It’s bordered by a parkette, and the summer they fill it with the same flowers that the artist painted on the mural.
Many historical writings say the beloved Toronto Amusement Park was burned down, an act of arson to make way for the Gardner Expressway. I’d love to back in time and spend a day here!
Pics taken by Resa, on October 15, 2012 & March 16, 2014
Toronto, Canada
Alley on the west side of Ossington, north of Queen W.
This graf mural is filled with interesting bits.
Pics taken by Resa, on May 9, 2014
Toronto, Canada
A flower, “Bird of Paradise”.
A bird in a paradise. If anyone knows what bird this is, please let me know!
Signature possibly hidden by trash bins, it’s off Bathurst, north of Bloor.
In a slideshow; from left to right, it begins at the blue door that looks like an old pirate story.
Pics taken by Resa, on July 27, 2014
Toronto, Canada
South side alley, Queen W., W. of Bathurst.
They’re part of a garage door mural, and there’s dolphins on it, too!
The bins were chock full, and I couldn’t move them. So I squinched in behind and got bits and pieces.
Pics taken by Resa, on August 14, 2014
Toronto, Canada
There’s nothing like a “B” horror movie on a long weekend!
Especially if you get to watch it in an alley!
Aarrgghh… the pain, the horror!
STARRING A CAVALCADE OF ALLEY ARTISTS
If you don’t have popcorn, don’t bother. it’s too late. The door is locked!
His hideousness beckons you!
Into the bitch’s brew you go.
Hell, there’s no way out, you know!
Pics taken by Resa, on August 11, 2014
Toronto, Canada
Jarus must be part of this crew. Who else expresses this style of beauty?
The rest of the south side of the alley, east from Kensington.
At the end of the alley, I look back to Kensington.
I got here in the nick of time. Soon the greenery will totally obscure the art, but there will always be interesting shadows on this side.
I just love Blue Girl!
Pics taken by Resa, on May 4, 2014
Toronto, Canada
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