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!