Tag: Design

Ukulele Lady

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On a minimal find graf hunt day, I came across this mural.

Artists: Tikay & Aner

It was in the process of being painted.

Artists: Tikay & Aner

I met the artists.They spoke broken English. I spoke broken Spanish.

Artists: Tikay & Aner

Despite the language differences, I learned that the artists were working with youths who had lost one or both parents to drug addiction.

Artists: Tikay & Aner

I went back 6 days later to photograph the result.

Artists: Tikay & Aner

The ukulele originated in Hawaii. It is related to several Portuguese instruments, in particular the machete and the rajão.

Artists: Tikay & Aner

Pics taken by Resa – June 14, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

Below is a pic from the day I met the artists, when the kids were helping.

Artists: Tikay & Aner – taken June 8, 2017
Artists: Tikay & Aner
Artists: Tikay & Aner

 

Just Chilling

On By ResaIn Jarus25 Comments

I saw this going by on a street car. It was very high up.

Artist: Jarus

Definitely a large billboard size, I wondered if it was maybe going to be a beer ad, but something felt different than advertising.

Artist: Jarus

I returned 3 weeks later, and no, no ad. It’s art, by one of my absolute faves, Jarus.

Artist: Jarus

Extremely difficult to capture with my camera phone.

Artist: Jarus

I adore the sky blue background, the blue shirt several shades a darker sky blue, the blue grey of the painted cement he sits on, and the green trees in the distance darkened by blue. The painting seems part of the sky and of earth, all at the same time.

Artist: Jarus

Pics taken by Resa – July 11, 2017

Toronto, Canada

Artist: Jarus

Argentina – Independence Day

On By ResaIn Boxes, Guests58 Comments

On July 9, 2017, Argentina has 201 years to its independence history.

Artist: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

I felt Argentina when I saw this mini-mural, so I sent a pic off to Aquileana from La Audacia de Aquiles, after all, she lives in Argentina.

Artist: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

She replied, “YES that graffiti certainly seems to depict Argentina…. Tango… Perhaps milongas ( a tango style).”

Artist: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

It’s like I can hear and feel the music all the way up here in Canada!

Artist: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

Pics taken by Resa – May 28, 2017 – Toronto, Canada

⭐ BONUS ⭐ Aquileana sent us some street art from The Boca Juniors Stadium!

Above photo & Slideshow photos  © Amalia Pedemonte

“I added several murals surrounding the stadium …
And two pics from the streets nearby it”

“Boca Juniors is one of the two most popular football clubs in Argentina…. Alongside River Plate…. they hate each other… I am a Boca Juniors´fan :D”

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“The iconography of these murals is very ARGENTINE.”

⭐ EXTRA BONUS ⭐

Aquileana sent pics from Caminito!

Photo © Amalia Pedemonte
Photo © Amalia Pedemonte

“In (some of) Caminito´s murals you can see a typical family and a technique to write words called FILETEADO.”

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“You can Google: Caminito, Buenos Aires, Argentina to see the location, etc…”

I certainly did, and it looks very interesting, not just the location, but the shops and the views!

Artist of power box Tango Mural: Cesar Alonso Rodriguez

Argentina’s flag

Photo © Amalia Pedemonte
Photo © Amalia Pedemonte

Argentina’s flower – Ceibo

Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

Argentina’s National Animal – Cougar or Puma- I thought this looked like one, although the smile is a bit sweet. It is from my collection.

Argentina’s National bird: Rufous Hornero

Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

⭐ THANK YOU ! ⭐ Aquileana

Your contributions are fabulous! I have learned more about Argentina in doing this one post, than in my entire life. (except for about Eva Peron)

Photo of Boca Juniors Stadium © Amalia Pedemonte

 

 

 

☆☆ Happy Fourth of July ☆☆

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☆☆ Have a wonderful day! ☆☆

Artist: Joseph Sagaj

I learned that the rose was designated the official flower and floral emblem of the U.S.A. in 1986.

I learned that on May 9, 2016, President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law. This majestic animal joins the ranks of the Bald Eagle as the official symbol of your country.

Artist: René J. Lanthier

Pics taken by Resa, March 22, 2015 – May 9, 2014 – October 3, 2012

Toronto & Winnipeg, Canada

Courtesy: Pixaby

Flower Power Box

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Toronto is going all out, hiring many artists to paint power boxes.

Artist: Jon McTavish

This one grabbed me, big time!

Artist: Jon McTavish

At first, the closer I got the better it looked.

Artist: Jon McTavish

Then the farther I got, the better it looked.

Artist: Jon McTavish

I walked away, and realized the other side was just as fabulous!

Artist: Jon McTavish
Artist: Jon McTavish
Artist: Jon McTavish

Pics taken by Resa – June 29, 2017

Toronto Canada

The artist:

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ HAPPY CANADA DAY ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Piliriqatigiingniq

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“Piliriqatigiingniq is a pillar of Inuit traditional knowledge”

It means to work together towards a common goal.

This mural is a collaboration of Nunavit youth artists and graduates of the Toronto’s Oasis Skateboard Factory.

The walrus’ body

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Pics taken by Resa – June 26, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The artists: Blow up the pic of the plaque to read all.