Waters That Wander by birdO
Location: 4 Boulton Ave
This mural by Jerry Rugg (@jennyrugg) a.k.a. birdO celebrates the Don River’s winding past through the lens of one of its quiet architects: the muskrat. You can find it on the north-facing wall of 4 Boulton Ave in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.
About the Art
This mural celebrates the Don River’s winding past through the lens of one of its quiet architects: the muskrat. A symbol of adaptability and balance, it is shown amid local plants and food sources that sustain river life. The imagery is bold and imaginative, inviting children and families to pause, wonder, and reconnect with the stories of nature woven into Toronto’s landscape.
About the Artist
Jerry Rugg aka birdO is a multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto. While his surreal geometric animals can be found on canvas, in digital print, and installation, birdO is primarily known for his large-scale mural work on walls and buildings around the world. Jerry’s long passion for the arts, his storied experience working in film, and the skills acquired as an award winning graphic designer, have all contributed to his approach, which focuses on an acute awareness of the surface and studious preparation with regard to local culture and surroundings.
Kudos to our Partners in Art
Thank you to the City of Toronto Outside Mural & Street Art Program for financial support to make this public art project possible. Thanks to the Riverside BIA for project coordination and community liaison support, and thanks to Amber Kitchen for providing the wall space for public art.
“Waters That Wander” Mural by birdO at 4 Boulton Ave
Close up of the Mural Plaque with artist statement, bio and thank you and recognition