Monday, August 25, 2014

Irises

I present arguably the most beautiful mural in Toronto so far. The artist, Chris Irvine, has spent several weeks getting this just right and he has now actually signed it. I stopped to talk to him one day and he said that he is hoping that the city is going to plant irises and install 2 benches in the 3 ft space between the wall and the sidewalk. He has now been working on the opposite wall under this railway overpass and this one is a Monet, to go along with Van Gogh. An incredibly dreary space is being rehabilitated!
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26 comments:

  1. GosiaAugust 25, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    It is very beautiful.I like it.

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  2. RevrunnerAugust 25, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Certainly brings pizzazz to a rusty old bridge.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    What a difference they make!

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  4. Luis GomezAugust 25, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Truly a beauty!

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  5. KarlAugust 25, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    This is very very nice!

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  6. BirdmanAugust 25, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    They are my favorite flower, and here they last more than 2 weeks. Yes!

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  7. TexWisGirlAugust 25, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    oh, that is COOL!

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  8. StephanieAugust 25, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    For a minute, I thought you did an incredible post editing job on your image till I read it is a mural. It is gorgeous!

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  9. SharonAugust 25, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    You get no argument from me. This one is stunning. I hope they do plant the flowers along here. That would be a great addition.

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  10. Jackie McGuinnessAugust 25, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Yup, gorgeous!!!

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  11. LúciaAugust 25, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful RedPat!
    A garden for all seasons! :)

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  12. jennyfrecklesAugust 25, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Isn't that gorgeous? They were my mum's favourite flower.

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  13. EG CameraGirlAugust 25, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    This is truly lovely, RedPat. I think it fits the space well and I hope the city DOES plant some irises there.

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  14. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    I agree - very beautiful.

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  15. KarenAugust 25, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Oh it is gorgeous!

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  16. donAugust 25, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    The artist has earned much praise for their beautiful mural. An exceptionally nice piece of art work.

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  17. cieldequimperAugust 25, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I certainly hope they do install them and that you'll show us the other side!

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  18. William KendallAugust 25, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    It is a beautiful work by the artist!

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  19. JackAugust 25, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    This is quite lovely. If the city does plant irises there, it would look great!

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  20. RandyAugust 25, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    What a lovely thing to see on a commute.

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  21. Laura. MAugust 26, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Precioso Pat. Da gusto verlas!!!!

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  22. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    So beautifully done! It reminds me of Art Nouveau.

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  23. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 26, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Oh YES! This is absolutely delightful, I hope they do put a bench and plant some flowers.. cannot wait to see the other side :)

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  24. Billy Blue EyesAugust 26, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    What a bright & cheerful mural, shame about the bridge

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  25. AnonymousAugust 26, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    This is quite wonderful

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  26. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Gorgeous!

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