Category: Underpasses

Scattered Order 1V

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COMMISERATIONS TO ALL MY AMERICAN FRIENDS, ON THIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11

Looks like this underpass art will take 1 more post to complete.

MEDĒIO is the artist, and he was so lovely. Monkyi whose art I will share in Scattered V, introduced us. He was kind enough to chat with me for about 15 minutes.

The art extends along the wall, well past the actual underpass.

As this is one of my fave pieces, I’m sharing 3 more pics below.

There’s 3 pics of this very cool Graffiti Lux below.

This artist likes to paint tea parties. I have seen & shot a few now.

Love the blue streak on the cheek.

Gotta have cartoons and madness represented in street art!

Some finishing touches were added to a few pieces. I got most, but want to double check. Those will be in Scattered 5.

Not sure if that is Andrea or Catlin below, painting the above.

I have been a fan of Bunso’s work for several years now. However, I just don’t get the painting in the slideshow below.

The image actually unnerves me somewhat.

Not sure what this says, but I think the yellow says – INSIGHT?

Fell in love with this stamp, so have to include a mini slideshow.

Pics taken by Resa – July 26, 2026

Toronto, Canada

The Artists – in order of art appearance

MAKE ART NOT WAR

Scattered Order III

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Let’s start part 3 in the dark of the underpass, where Lula Lamaj painted this lovely piece.

Here she is at work.

The scratchy, tag effect is on purpose. It seems to be a trend that some artists will pre tag their art to give it a more time endured look.

The work below is an example of that. The artist really gave it a time tagged look.

The artist at work. This piece is in my top 5/6 faves.

Close ups slideshow.

The overall name of the project is ON the MOVE.

Some artists ran with the theme.

What’s a graffiti art wall without animation?

The artist below works on his piece above.

In the centre of the underpass there are stairs to the West Toronto Railpath and GO/UP express Station.

I see this neat pink leopard, as I approach.

Turn around to see the other side of the stairway! 2 artists here – 1~the face & 2~the swirls beyond going to the top of the stairs.

Another of my faves, I went a bit crazy taking pics. Put some in the slideshow above.

Below Curtia works on her painting of above face.

The art below says: GREETINGS from WEST TKARONTO

TKARONTO – is a Mohawk word meaning “the place in the water where the trees are standing” . It is believed to be where “Toronto” came from.

Pics taken by Resa – July 26, 2026

Toronto, Canada

The Artists in order of their art’s appearance:

Mesmo

Scattered Order – II

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Back to the Beginning

The artist EGR has been painting faces around town since before I discovered street art.

So, it is befitting that her art begins the underpass gallery. The cement wall starts out about 2′ high, then grows to better than 6′.

At the skateboarder, it’s about 4′ high. For this mural she mentored several students from the Bishop Morrocco secondary school arts program.

The skateboarder segues into a gorgeous tropical scene, that is about 5′ high.

This piece is not signed. However, as it is a city project, the credits should appear on the website, eventually.

I would think the 2 artist(s) first seen in the pic below, standing at a blank wall are beginning to paint this mural. Notice the cans of oranges and pinks on the stand.

The artist in the cap at the next wall (face unseen) is painting the image below. It is titled –

ningodwaaswi (niizh) : 6(2)

Note the bird circled on the left. The angled shape circled on the right are the beginnings of the bird.

The artist, Bradley J. Reinhardt’s (bjr_artist) mother was Ojibwe. His father was white. A quote from his instagram page.

"This painting reflects the impact of the Indian Act, specifically the Second Generation Cut-Off. I am registered under section 6(2), meaning I cannot pass status to my children unless their other parent has status. In the painting, the bear represents me and the 2 cubs represent my sons. The river symbolizes the Indian Act, a system that divides families and determines legal identity.  The Orange and blue areas represent the loss of language, culture, and identity caused by colonization and residential schools. Although my sons cannot receive status under the law, they will grow up learning Ojibwe values, culture and teachings. My hope is that one day the Indian Act will change so families like mine are no longer divided by legislation."

A few over …

… is this kool kid by Blackburn; chillin’ under the clouds catching all the art action.

Even further along, as you come out of dark areas of the underpass, is this 4-faced beauty. I love it.

As we enter one of the dark areas, (note the light that helps keep it safe) are 2 beguiling pieces; something for everyone.

Below is Opola Karim painting her wonderful image of Toronto.

TADA!

Back into the light of day!

I met Getso a few years back when he was part of a painting party in the alley behind me. Part of that alley painting party was Nick Sweetman. Nick is one of my faves and has a category link on my sidebar.

Pics taken by Resa – July 23 & 26, 2026

Toronto, Canada

The artists in order of appearance:

TBD

See you in awhile for Part 3!

Scattered Order – 1

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39 new works of art were painted on the way into, out of and inside an underpass near me.

First, The Cat

The tour begins just before we go under the rail bridge, about 1/3 of the way from the start.

This was my second trip to the city sponsored site. 3 days earlier I was privy to seeing all the artists painting.

On the first day, a security person informed me that there would be a clear coat going over all the art. It was a must to return before that happened.

On my second visit all paintings were done. Except on each side of the cat were 2 artists touching up their art.

The artist in the camo shorts is SKAM, a Toronto street art star. I was beside myself when I found out who he was.

The artist still painting is … I am so sorry, I forgot his name.

I thanked him a lot for his art and the time he spent with me.

I am humiliated. Hopefully I will be able to update this one day. His art is above.

Suddenly, my phone camera went dark

SKAM stepped in when he saw me near tears.

He explained the situation, and gave me a lesson re: some of the features of the camera, while taking the pic to the right.

On the way to the cat, close to the beginning of the gallery are Colin Tea & Jim Bravo painting. I know Jim, but did not want to disturb him.

Colin Tea’s painting was the 4th one from the start.

I wondered if Violet was a daughter or niece?

Jim’s painting was the fifth along the wall.

Above, Jim’s painting is one of his best, imo.

This one caught my breath. It looked like metal in real life.

Drippin-Soul’s art is always stunning, special. It was a sharp contrast to the Old Hues painting on its right.

I’ve been collecting murals by Old Hues for a couple of years now. This is the first one I’ve posted. I adore these dogs.

All of Old Hues’ murals have a classic oil on canvas look.

Pics taken by Resa – July 23 & 26, 2026

Toronto, Canada

The Artists in order of appearance:

Forgotten name artist
PS: I started with the cat because I am in love with them.

Kittens Under a Bridge

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While on a streetcar going to the east end to look for art, I saw this,

…. under a bridge,

… in the dirt,

… on pieces of cut out and painted wood.

Several stops later, I disembarked the streetcar, and walked back.

It was a dry day. Brand new white sneakers were upon my feet.

It was difficult to capture the scene in its entirety, as it was low to the ground,

… and there was a yellow cable holder right in the centre.

 The only spot I found where the full shots could be taken from, was in rather wide, deep patch of muck.

Best way to break in new sneakers, ever!

Pics taken by Resa – February 5, 2024

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

Darling Ducks

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Dedicated to dear Marina from Art Towards a Happy Day.

I know it must be difficult with the fire raging so close to home, Athens.

I thought perhaps some beautiful ducks would brighten your day, my friend.

Thinking of you and yours!

Pics taken by Resa – July 28 & August 6, 2021

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

Also thinking of all who are in the paths of the raging fires!

The pics of this mural were difficult and somewhat dangerous to take. They are in an underpass, with lots of cars going through. Of course I’ve learned to take shots when cars are going past.

I shot from both sides. This side was far away. The other side was like the front row in a movie theatre. Still, lots of art in here. I hopped into the bike lane every now and again.

Jazzical ?

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These dancers literally mesmerized me.

Each of the 3 speak with their bodies.

Perhaps they are recreating the flower?

Pics taken by Resa – July 28, 2021

Toronto, Ontario

The artist: Unsigned

There’s a lot of art here. I did a pano. To the left you see some other art. It’s almost a half block of paintings up to this piece.

On the right, you see a lot of art, and you can see an underpass. The art goes all the way to the other end of the underpass. This is the best, but there are some other pretty great pieces.