The ‘Along the Riverbanks’ mural (2022) was created by artist Nick Sweetman in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood. It is a 2000 sq ft mural depicting the story of our connection to the Don River and as our urban environment grows and becomes more and more dense, we are surrounded by fewer wild spaces and it is important to protect and appreciate the ones that remain, as well as the flora and fauna that inhabit them. Read on to learn more about the art and artist.
Posts Categorized: Public Art
Experience ‘You Were Here’ Public Art Installation in Riverside BIA
You Were Here’ is a new interactive light installation in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood that uses motion tracking to animate the hundreds of butterflies lit with LED lights by artist Meghan Cheng. This interactive public art can be found by passers-by at Korman & Co in #RiversideTO, 721 Queen E, just steps east of Broadview Ave.
‘Come As You Are Uniquely You’ Mural by Curtia Wright
The ‘Come as you are, Uniquely you’ mural was launched on May 14, 2022 with Jonathan Van Ness. The mural’s lead artist is Curtia Wright and curator is Monica Wickeler. Supported by Street Art Toronto and JVN Hair. Find it at 701 Queen E.
Thanks to Percy Ellis for Helping Welcome Everyone (Back) to Main Street!
We’re excited to thank Percy Ellis, one of our Welcome (Back) to Main Street sidewalk art project Community Supporters! Percy is a real estate and investment development team which is involved in supporting community. Check out some of the amazing art and get to know them better!
Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories: ‘A Time for Pollinators’ Mural
As part of the ‘Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we put a spotlight on the serendipitous story of the Riverside Pollinator Mural by artist Nick Sweetman at 777 Queen Street East.