Occasional Toronto: Irises

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!
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click here for more murals from around the world.

26 comments:

Gosia said...: It is very beautiful.I like it.; August 25, 2014 at 8:39 AM
Revrunner said...: Certainly brings pizzazz to a rusty old bridge.; August 25, 2014 at 8:50 AM
Anonymous said...: What a difference they make!; August 25, 2014 at 8:52 AM
Luis Gomez said...: Truly a beauty!; August 25, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Karl said...: This is very very nice!; August 25, 2014 at 9:02 AM
Birdman said...: They are my favorite flower, and here they last more than 2 weeks. Yes!; August 25, 2014 at 9:29 AM
TexWisGirl said...: oh, that is COOL!; August 25, 2014 at 10:14 AM
Stephanie said...: 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!; August 25, 2014 at 10:20 AM
Sharon said...: 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.; August 25, 2014 at 10:26 AM
Jackie McGuinness said...: Yup, gorgeous!!!; August 25, 2014 at 10:41 AM
Lúcia said...: Beautiful RedPat!
A garden for all seasons! :); August 25, 2014 at 10:49 AM
jennyfreckles said...: Isn't that gorgeous? They were my mum's favourite flower.; August 25, 2014 at 10:49 AM
EG CameraGirl said...: This is truly lovely, RedPat. I think it fits the space well and I hope the city DOES plant some irises there.; August 25, 2014 at 10:58 AM
John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...: I agree - very beautiful.; August 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM
Karen said...: Oh it is gorgeous!; August 25, 2014 at 11:22 AM
don said...: The artist has earned much praise for their beautiful mural. An exceptionally nice piece of art work.; August 25, 2014 at 11:44 AM
cieldequimper said...: This is absolutely gorgeous! I certainly hope they do install them and that you'll show us the other side!; August 25, 2014 at 2:08 PM
William Kendall said...: It is a beautiful work by the artist!; August 25, 2014 at 4:47 PM
Jack said...: This is quite lovely. If the city does plant irises there, it would look great!; August 25, 2014 at 9:35 PM
Randy said...: What a lovely thing to see on a commute.; August 25, 2014 at 11:39 PM
Laura. M said...: Precioso Pat. Da gusto verlas!!!!; August 26, 2014 at 6:21 AM
Unknown said...: So beautifully done! It reminds me of Art Nouveau.; August 26, 2014 at 7:01 AM
PerthDailyPhoto said...: Oh YES! This is absolutely delightful, I hope they do put a bench and plant some flowers.. cannot wait to see the other side :); August 26, 2014 at 9:19 AM
Billy Blue Eyes said...: What a bright & cheerful mural, shame about the bridge; August 26, 2014 at 10:18 AM
Anonymous said...: This is quite wonderful; August 26, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Anonymous said...: Gorgeous!; August 28, 2014 at 9:13 PM