Persistence

Nature is persistent. From a single seedling emerging through a crack in the concrete, to a river flowing through an ever-expanding city. By nature, artists must be persistent, meaning we must never tire of learning new things, and never give up too soon. Whether we learn new skills or techniques, we need to continue changing and growing. Watching paint dry isn’t just a hashtag for me, it’s a way of learning and growing.

My mural of the Don River tells the story of the neighbourhood and myself as an artist. The saying at the top of the mural, “a persistent drop of water will wear away even the hardest stone,” mirrors not only what the river must do, but what an artist must do: be persistent each and every day to change and grow.

This project is a partnership between East End Arts, Women Paint, Native Women in the Arts, and the Riverside BIA. #WomenPaintRiverside

This project was made possible with funding support by StreetArt Toronto, Hullmark, Streetcar Developments, and the Riverside BIA.

For more information on this mural visit:
http://www.eastendarts.ca/women-paint-riverside

Where to Find This Mural

Location: 45 Thompson St, Toronto, ON, M4M 1L8 Get Directions

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