Turquoise Lion

It’s just a small piece in an alley, and I love it!

He lives midst bits and burners.

The burner (writing) to the right of the lion is by Insight. The face on the far right is an Elicsr.

Pics taken by Resa – December 21, 2022

Toronto , Canada

The Artist:

Unsigned, but a guess would be Nick Sweetman

Honestly, I always thought the name of this song was “Lion Eyes”. I’ve used it on a post before, and I was sure it was “Lion Eyes”. Guess I hear and see what I want to.

 

You’ve Got To Run (Spirit Of The Wind) w/ Sundance Song

A new Indigenous inspired mural, by Philip Cote, graces my hood; the Village of Roncesvalles.

A new to me song, by Buffy Saint Marie & throat singer Tanya Tagaq, graces my spirit. You Got To Run (Spirit Of The Wind) is the most powerful song I’ve ever heard.

I’M BLOWN AWAY

You could listen while perusing the rest of the mural, but I doubt you will be able to take your focus off of the intense performances.

Here are some of the murals hi-lights.

Philip Cote says about the mural “I am here doing a Sundance song to honour the ancestors and recognize where I come from”

Roncesvalles was originally settled by Colonel Walter O’Hara in 1850. O’Hara (Irish), a soldier in the British army was captured by the French in the Roncesvalles Gorge in Spain; hence the name Roncesvalles.

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Pics taken by Resa – October & November 2018 & July 2019

Toronto, Canada

The Artist: Philip Cote

Buffy, a multi-media artist, rose to prominence  in the late  60’s, with the  folk  music  movement.  However, once she began using her voice to support native causes, her songs were  censored in  the USA, and yanked from playlists.

 Someone said (paraphrasing) It’s amazing how afraid powerful men in suits are, of a girl with a guitar.

Hallow’een – 2017

I’ve waited months to horrify you all! My collection of skulls is second to none.

Artist #merakkops

I’ve got evil, lucky skulls.

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Artist: Horus

I’ve got animal skulls.

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I’ve got shiny metallic skulls.

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I’ve got Yorick’s skull.

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I’ve got a skull that eats skateboards.

And, for all you art freaks, here’s an arty skull.

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Your skulls make me gag! Phooey on you and your skulls! You will never get mine. I sneeze on you!

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Wow, what a fab Hallow’een!

Yeah, a total no-brainer!

Grrr, I’m not a skull, but I’ve a lil’pal who is a skull, and he lives by my chin. However, I eat cats in hats!

Artist: Blackburn

Erm…. howdy!

Artist: Blackburn

Don’t look at me! This whole Hallow’een thing has me stumped.

Pics taken by Resa – 2017

Toronto, Canada

Artists: Various – I have managed a few credits under the pics.

Blow me up for true hideousness!

All Hallow’een Posts are especially dedicated to Sherrie, Hallow’een Queen.

❤️ Yes, the same Sherrie! ❤️

To Bee

Nick Sweetman painted this box on Parkside ….

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Artist: Nick Sweetman

Sweet as honey!

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Artist: Nick Sweetman
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Artist: Nick Sweetman
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Artist: Nick Sweetman
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Artist: Nick Sweetman
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Artist: Nick Sweetman

Pic taken by Resa, on July 23, 2016

Toronto, Canada

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Artist: Nick Sweetman

Stained Glass

This appealing mural is inspired by stained glass.

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen

It wraps 2 partial sides and the front of an art store.

Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

I’m showing it left to right. Above is a bit from the first corner turning onto the front of the store.

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The woman above, and below make up the front.

Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

Turning the last corner,

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Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

we find another woman reflecting at the water’s edge.

Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

Pics taken by: Resa – November 4, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Thank you, Mandy!

Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen
Artist: Mandy Van Leeuwen

Tales from the Gimli Hospital & More

From the Guy Maddin film “Tales from the Gimli Hospital”.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

This ostrich is one of many from “Twilight of the Ice Nymphs”.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

As the director, Guy Maddin, did not want his portrait in the mural, Charlie Johnston represented the director from the rear.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

From ‘Dracula: Pages From a Virgin’s Diary’.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

A purple eye was inspired from a short film Maddin did on Odilon Redon. Unfortunately, a beer sign was affixed upon it!

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Pics taken by: Resa – October 29, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Scissors from “Tales from the Gimli Hospital”.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

This Mural is based on scenes from  Guy Maddin’s films, & is a 4 part post. Guy Maddin is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba. You can visit Guy Maddin’s Website

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston C5 Artworks
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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

The Heart of the World

From a mural about Canadian director Guy Maddin’s work.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston C5 Artworks

This is Anna. She is a scientist studying the biology of the earth’s core.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston C5 Artworks

The film is a 6 minute short featuring 2 shots per second.

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston C5 Artworks

The heart & the cogs symbolize capitalism!

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Art Direction: Charlie Johnston C5 Artworks

Pics taken by: Resa – October 29, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

This Mural is based on scenes from  Guy Maddin’s films, & is a 4 part post. Guy Maddin is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba. You can visit Guy Maddin’s Website

Beer #4
Art Direction: Charlie Johnston C5 Artworks