Murals

Mural Locations

  • Murs à mots – Série MURS À MOTS

    Painted by artist FIVE EIGHT. Real encounter between the visual arts and literature, these “murs à mots” (words walls) highlight the history of the area as a center of knowledge (University of Montreal, UQAM, Montreal literary school, etc.), the 100th anniversary of the Saint-Sulpice Librairy (located on the Saint-Denis Street), the 45th anniversary of UQAM and the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Grande Bibliothèque in 2015.

  • Et si la bibliothèque contenait tous les mondes ? Série MURS À MOTS

    Real encounter between the visual arts and literature, these “murs à mots” (words walls) highlight the history of the area as a center of knowledge (University of Montreal, UQAM, Montreal literary school, etc.), the 100th anniversary of the Saint-Sulpice Librairy (located on the Saint-Denis Street), the 45th anniversary of UQAM and the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Grande Bibliothèque in 2015.

  • Bonheur d’occasion – Série MURS À MOTS

    Real encounter between the visual arts and literature, these “murs à mots” (words walls) highlight the history of the area as a center of knowledge (University of Montreal, UQAM, Montreal literary school, etc.), the 100th anniversary of the Saint-Sulpice Librairy (located on the Saint-Denis Street), the 45th anniversary of UQAM and the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Grande Bibliothèque in 2015.

  • Answering the Call

    Initially organized and operated by the Anglo-Newfoundland Development Co., a group of dedicated community members subsequently took over the service in 1961, establishing the Botwood Volunteer Fire Department – an integral organization that has been answering the call ever since.

    Artist: Marat Danilyan

  • Cosmos

    150-feet of Cosmos flowers are brightening up Yonge Street, wallpapering the construction hoarding in front of Cresford’s Clover Development. The spring garden brings nature to an otherwise concrete area of downtown Toronto. This artwork was created using mixed media—a layering of photo transfers, pencil drawings and watercolours. The final piece was enlarged, then printed on vinyl and installed onto the hoarding. At this enormous size, you can see all the fine textures and walk among the flowers and the bees.

  • Graduate Studies Anamorphic Mural at Ryerson University

    The mural features 6 winning poems written by students about campus life at Ryerson University. In the hallway, the main wall is divided into a geometric pattern of squares. A selection of blue and yellow tones match Ryerson’s brand colours. The colours create a gradient that lifts upwards from darker blues on the lower left to brighter yellows on the upper right. It creates a positive and forward movement that brightens up the long hallway. At the end of the hall, there’s an anamorphic illusion of the word GRAD. Close-up, the G and D look stretched out on the side walls. However, when you stand further back, there’s 1 specific vantage point where all the letters perfectly align.

  • Student Club Hallway Mural at Ryerson University, Ted Rogers School of Management

    The mural’s main purpose is to relate to the students, so the design became a mirror—reflecting how students use this busy hallway. We took photographs of students who volunteered to act out themselves: waiting for class to begin, talking on their cell, finishing up schoolwork and interacting with each other. Their silhouettes were painted in different colours to represent their youthful optimism, a stimulating learning experience, as well as multiculturalism. In the background is Dundas Square, the heart of Toronto and Ryerson University’s lively campus. Extending down the hallway is another section of the mural with papers tossed into the air, celebrating student life and the beginning of their careers.

  • Wild Rose Garden Mural at Queen’s Shop

    The Queen’s Shop supports sustainability, beauty and community. The textured, floral mural integrates environmentally friendly products and a shared space for local artists to showcase their artwork. The imagery and style were developed from the owner’s love for tattoos, wild roses, jasmine and favourite colours of teal, red and gold. Look a little further and you’ll find a couple nooks with a hummingbird and a butterfly. The mural creates a welcoming entrance and is also used as a backdrop to photograph happy customers with their new haircuts.

  • Edwards Manor Community Mural

    Working with Lakeshore Arts, I facilitated a mural with senior residents at Edwards Manor who now get to enjoy a lobby they painted themselves. Over the course of 12 workshops, seniors participated in the way they could, whether it was to help draw, paint or give positive feedback. Their enthusiasm and appreciation during the entire project resulted in a brighter, happier lobby that’s full of life and that everyone gets to share. At the mural unveiling, member of Parliament, James Maloney was introduced, “James understands firsthand the power that art can have on a community. As a mental health and wellness advocate, he values the work that the art sector is doing to help create healthy cities.”

  • Pet Map Maze at Tails My Pet Store

    A map of Tails’ free delivery area turns into a maze. Local dog parks lead back to the store and feature customers’ pets along the way. Dogs and cats lounge on the beach, hide in trees and bike around town. Some of the store’s suppliers became sponsors and are featured throughout the mural. Ingredients used in Fromm’s dog food are displayed at the farmers’ market. Taffy, the Italian Mastiff drives a tractor to Open Farm. A Golden Retriever wears a Canada Pooch life jacket and sails in Lake Ontario.

  • Welcome to Lakeshore Village

    At the corner of Lakeshore Blvd and Eleventh St, a mural brightens up the neighbourhood. Located close to the waterfront, a wavy depiction of Lake Ontario is a direct reflection of the warm clouds in the sky above. To create a sense of inclusion and belonging, the word WELCOME is sprinkled throughout, written in 11 different languages that are spoken in the area.

  • Botanical Bilberry Mural

    This mural was painted at Ollie Quinn, an eyeglass store on Queen West. During International Women’s Day, every OQ boutique showcased the works of women artists throughout the month of March. I chose to paint a bilberry plant because they’re used as a supplement to support eye health. The botanical painting style blends nature, tradition and elegance into this trendy boutique.

  • Crystal Cluster Mountains at The Rock Store

    The Rock Store sells crystals, rocks, yoga classes and reiki treatments to promote health and healing. It’s a “Crystal Haven and Healing Centre. Crystals are the core foundation of the Earth, and of our bodies… we are not separate from the Earth and experience, but made entirely of everything from it.” The lively, green landscape includes branches (from driftwood inside the store) swaying towards the entrance with crows and birds flying in the same direction. A calm owl, a moose and a few pine trees line the layers of quartz point, customized into mountains of crystal clusters.

  • Greetings from Toronto at Holiday Inn Yorkdale

    The hotel was looking for a mural that would welcome guests and inspire them to interact and take a fun selfie. The design includes a colourful view of iconic buildings that guests may visit during their stay in Toronto. Using perspective, the city is composed into an aerial view looking Southward, from the Holiday Inn’s location at Yorkdale down to the waterfront by Lake Ontario. A constructed swing mounted to the wall allows people to sit and hold onto the ropes. When their photo is taken with the mural behind, it looks as though they’re swinging high above the city!

  • Weston Backyard Community Mural

    Along a path in Weston’s Elm Park, you’ll find a few furry and feathery friends on a wasabi-coloured garage. The client’s intention for this mural was to create a connection—and a gift—to the community. Wrapping around to a second wall, the mural continues into their backyard. To merge the 2 sides into one scene, the mural was designed to include common animals often spotted in the area, into an upward, sweeping landscape. Colours, trees and animals naturally integrate into the immediate surroundings of the garden and park. Children and parents play on one side, while neighbours are entertained on the other side.

  • Calling in the Rain

    Artist Leads: Amber Santos, Stephanie Kellett 

    Youth Artists: Narayani Shapovalova, Mikaela Rubak-Mazur, Yael Oosthuizen, Bethany Pardoe, Arusha Burns

    Youth Designers: Mason Voykin, Narayani Shapovalova, Mikaela Rubik-Mazur, Yael Oosthuizen, Bethany Pardoe, Arusha Burns

    Date: 2019

  • The History of Theatre on Yonge Street

    In collaboration with the Chelsea Hotel and Downtown Yonge BIA, this mural showcases Yonge Street’s theatre scene over the past century. The wall stretches 145-feet long with images of theatres, props and actors depicted in horizontal panels to look like a film strip. Life-size patrons and children line the pedestrian sidewalk, while vintage cars are painted on on the street side. 4 panels include realistic facades of 4 different theatres that were painted in black and white to give a timeless feel that adds to the historical theme.

  • The Optical Illusion Box

    From 1 specific vantage point, this box turns into an optical illusion. Once a solid grey, 4-sided structure, it now looks like an open frame revealing the trees that used to be hidden behind. Framing a section of nature in this way, brings a heightened sense of awareness and appreciation for the natural landscape around us. Additionally, as the seasons and climate changes, summer can still be enjoyed—and nature preserved—inside this box at Eglinton Flats.

    To see the illusion, stand on the red arrow (the vantage point) by the crosswalk. Aim your camera at the box and move it up and down until the edges of the actual sidewalk lines up with the edges of the painted sidewalk on the box. Voila!