Tag: Street Art

Go-Go Getso & Birdo!

On By ResaIn Birdo, Construction Sites22 Comments

Birdo & Getso painted this board fence wrapping a high-rise construction site.

Artists: Birdo & Getso

It wraps 2 sides. I started at the west end where a Birdo horse lives in a lime green circle.

Artists: Birdo & Getso

There are 3 abstracts, all in colorful circles, following to the east..

Artists: Birdo & Getso

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Then there’s a cute…raccoon? with different size ears.

Artists: Birdo & Getso

Followed by 3 more abstracts.

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Where it turns the corner, there’s a cute …. donkey?? or Kangaroo?? with different size ears.

Artists: Birdo & Getso

Five more abstracts run along the north to south boards.

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The final Birdo is gorgeous!

Artists: Birdo & Getso

Pics taken by Resa – April 22, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

Judging from its condition, the barrier seems to have been there awhile. It feels like a piece or 2 were missing.

Queen Frida

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery40 Comments

I start with a car roof reflection of Elicsr’s wall portrait of Frida Kahlo.

Artist: Elicsr

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954) is remembered for her self-portraits, and paintings filled with bold colors & Mexican and indigenous culture .

Artist: Elicsr

I believe the title “Queen” comes from the idea that she is the original”Selfies Queen”. This article from “The Guardian”  Frida Kahlo: feminist, selfie queen, queer icon and style muse of 2017 is very interesting.

Artist: Elicsr

In 2006, Frida Kahlo self-portrait, Roots, was sold for $5.62 million at Sotheby’s, NYC.

Artist: Elicsr
Artist: Elicsr

Click on her name to learn more about Frida Kahlo and view some of her works.

Pics taken by Resa – May 16, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

This painting is quite old for alley art. Possibly 10 years. It has survived in a heavily tagged area.

🏒GO JETS 🏒 #WPGWhiteOut

On By ResaIn Murals49 Comments

The WINNIPEG JETS are in the Western Conference final. I’ve been a fan of the “Jets” since 2014. Sherrie has me all wound up!

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

This mural features the “Golden Jet” Bobby Hull whose slapshot was once clocked at 152.9 km/h. He was the first player in the NHL to sign a million dollar deal.

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

This mural also features Sherri’s fave, Teemu Selanne, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

Selanne Returned to Winnipeg for game six & got a standing ovation!

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

Bobby Hull & others have also returned to Winnipeg in the heat of the playoffs. “It’s going to be a hell of a game” says Bobby!

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

Pics taken by: Resa – October 3, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

I hear Burton Cummings will sing our National Anthem at the next game.

Burton, is a much loved son of Winnipeg.

 

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.