Tag: Public Art

The Great Wall of China

On By ResaIn Graffiti Mural, Parking Lots62 Comments

This is a classic style Graffiti Mural. It has an image & writing.

This is part of the Seven Wonders of the World series in Chinatown east.

Recently, Professional Moron posted a book review on the book: The Great Wall of China: by Franz Kafka. Below is an image of the wall that goes with the post. Click on the pic to go to that post.

Many facts about the Great Wall are spelled out in the post, and it definitely worth reading.

Pics taken by Resa – April 22, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artists: This painting is part of a project of 7 wonders of the world. Mike Kennedy became project coordinator. Many  artists, including students  were involved.

Black & White Nude Beauty

On By ResaIn Underpasses23 Comments

Here’s another painted truss from Underpass Park.

Artist: Ness Lee

The fact that it’s B & W highlights the effect of the sun from different positions in the underpass.

Artist: Ness Lee

This one is painted on all 4 sides.

Artist: Ness Lee

Artist: Ness Lee
Artist: Ness Lee

Even the underside is painted.

Artist: Ness Lee

Pics taken by Resa – April 22, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

The Dirty Bird

On By ResaIn Commercial Murals35 Comments

Elicsr has built a lovely flirtation into this mural.

Artist: Elicsr

In an area of Toronto heavy with street art, Elicsr holds fast his creative style,

Artist: Elicsr

…while making some coin doing a commercial mural.

Artist: Elicsr

He has put eons into painting the streets & alleys of Toronto.

Artist: Elicsr

Oddly enough, The Dirty Bird is a waffles & chicken joint.

Artist: Elicsr

I like waffles!

Artist: Elicsr
Artist: Elicsr

I imagine this is made from fresh frozen strawberries & almond milk. In reality, a classic milkshake.

Artist: Elicsr

Lots of maple syrup.

Artist: Elicsr

Waffle sandwiches?

Artist: Elicsr

Pics taken by Resa – January, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

I have a new category: Commercial Murals

Artist: Elicsr

Lucky Kitty, Tiger, Panda & Dragon

On By ResaIn Graffiti Mural, Street Art34 Comments

 This is a tiger kitten who grew into a bigger tiger.

Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1

The Chinese “Lucky Kitty”!

Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1

 I thought, “Yay, cats!” and thought of Georgiann when I found this.

Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1

Ooo, the cats side by side. That’s very lucky!

Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1

Then, there’s a lucky Panda. I  love Pandas.

Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1

OMG! A lucky dragon!

Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1
Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1

Working my way back to capture the 3 writings.

Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1
Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1
Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1

A very lucky mural, all in all! (It blows up a bit if clicked)

Artists: Bacon, Wunder, Tensoe2, Cruz1

Pics taken by Resa – April 22, 2018

Toronto, Canada

Lucky Artists:

 

Christ the Redeemer

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery42 Comments

Lucky shot! The rays & light arc are due to the sun coming up from behind the building.

This piece of street art is based on the Mount Corcovado, Brazil, statue of Christ the Redeemer.

   Built in the 1920s by Heitor da Silva Costa, it is an  art-deco statue designed by Paul Landowski.

Considered a symbol of Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer is the 5th biggest statue of Jesus in the world.

This was truly a challenge to capture. The dead end alley is very narrow, and filled with a host of debris and machinery. I shot from below.

I zoomed in.

I shot from across the street, which is why there are wires in the shot below..

I stood on a 2 foot high pile of collapsed, waxed cardboard boxes.

When I stumbled out of the alley, a car had parked in the entrance. Yay, reflections!

Christ the Redeemer was vandalized in 2010 by a house painter. He had tagged his head and right arm with graffiti.

Pics taken by Resa – April 22, 2018

Toronto, Canada

Artists: This painting is part of a project of 7 wonders of the world. Mike Kennedy became project coordinator. Many  artists, including students  were involved.

Mike Kennedy passed away recently. A memorial wall was painted by many of the artists he worked with. I will post that in the near future.

This statue became one of the Seven New Wonders of the World on July 7, 2007.