Monday, March 26, 2018

Smoking

I spotted this mural on Queen St W in the Parkdale neighbourhood and managed to work my way around some parked cars to get a pic. It isn't too often that you see an older person featured in a mural especially one having a smoke. The artist for this one is Troy Lovegates who used to be known as Other. He has done murals worldwide and has done many in Toronto although he no longer lives here.  
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.
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22 comments:

  1. LowellMarch 26, 2018 at 8:56 AM

    She is smoking marijuana, and that's why she's got such a goofy grin on her face. She's in a lot of pain but the Mary Jane helps her deal with it. There's just no other way to understand this mural, in my mind! :) You do find the most interesting murals. We have very few down here.

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  2. TomMarch 26, 2018 at 9:23 AM

    ...does wonderful things to you!

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  3. LeaMarch 26, 2018 at 9:23 AM

    Interesting point of view from Lowell.
    My first thought was that smoking makes a person age faster The ladies are not as old as they look!
    It is certainly a mural to make a person stop and think 'what exactly is the message here?'
    Have a great week!

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  4. SharonMarch 26, 2018 at 10:45 AM

    I'm not sure I understand the message here if there is one but your commenters above might have some good thoughts on the subject. The mural is beautifully painted by a talented artist and I quite like that an older person is depicted even with the unfortunate cigarette.

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  5. SamiMarch 26, 2018 at 11:14 AM

    Older people and cigarettes are not the usual subject for murals, but this one is very well done. I like the colourful background.
    Thanks for participating RedPat.

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  6. ChristineMarch 26, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    old age is tough...

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  7. William KendallMarch 26, 2018 at 11:45 AM

    Interesting contrast between the figures and the colourful background.

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  8. BillMarch 26, 2018 at 12:05 PM

    I like this mural, it's well done. I see a lot of older people here that smoke and it always surprises me but I assume they know the risks but just don't care.

    I read an article about the artist who painted this mural and he apparently spent a lot of time in an old folks home that his parents managed, which might explain why most of his characters have craggy old faces.

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  9. CloudiaMarch 26, 2018 at 12:09 PM

    Fun, Pat!

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  10. MikeMarch 26, 2018 at 12:20 PM

    Shouldn't there be an anti smoking warning at the bottom of the murial?

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 26, 2018 at 12:54 PM

    Well this made me smile Pat 😊 I don't understand what it means either but those two old dears have obviously been smoking for a very long time.. and if we don't approve, tough luck 😀

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  12. s.cMarch 26, 2018 at 3:26 PM

    Great mural. Older people you don't see often and then smoking. Very nice and lifelike.

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  13. Stefan JanssonMarch 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM

    Well they say smoking will make look old so...

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  14. Taken For GrantedMarch 26, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    Looks to me like she has an illegal smile on her face. Fine mural.

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  15. RedMarch 26, 2018 at 9:04 PM

    Lots of detail. I like the folds in the jacket and wrinkles on the face.

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  16. Jenn JilksMarch 26, 2018 at 9:18 PM

    That's rather interesting!

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  17. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraMarch 27, 2018 at 5:59 AM

    Magnifico este mural.
    Um abraço e Boa Páscoa.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  18. 21 WitsMarch 27, 2018 at 12:10 PM

    The artist has totally captured the look, and such lovely detail and color!

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  19. Laura. MMarch 28, 2018 at 6:22 AM

    It's fantastic Pat, a lot of art!!

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  20. JennMarch 28, 2018 at 1:36 PM

    Interesting....appears to be the same lady in mirror image but with a cloud of smoke added...? Excellent detail!

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  21. Jackie McGuinnessMarch 29, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    I've seen it but yet to get a picture.

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  22. JackApril 3, 2018 at 9:44 PM

    The model was 18. That is what happens when you smoke.

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