as I walk Toronto

As you may know, every few months I wander down Rush Lane and all the other lanes that make up Graffiti Alley on the south side of Queen West.  There is usually something new on the walls and hydro poles and there are often people watching opportunities as well.   Wednesday’s walk did not disappoint.   Here is the photographic evidence – some street art that I saw for the first time and some worth a second look… and even a person or two.

below: Taking selfies is an artform in itself.

below: Making a video in one of the side alleys.

below:  A home for hundreds of stickers, all nicely frames together

below: This poser bunny takes the spotlight.

below: A new piece, with some older poser bunnies in the background.

below: When I first saw this piece (by elicser?) I thought that he had his heart in his hands.  As I look at it more, I’m not so sure.   Any ideas?  Also, “How long do we have?”  An open question, an incomplete question, a mysterious question, or a question of philosophy.  You see, one question leads to another.

below: This one isn’t new and isn’t particularly outstanding, but the way the sun was shining on it caught my eye.  A bit of a silly comment – I’ll assume that W C doesn’t stand for water closet!

below: Donald Trump and the lovebot share a pole.  Poor lovebot  😦

below: Street art by gems

below: One more new street art piece

below: Talking trash says “She’s bound to put a blanket on my bed”.

below: A small blue airplane and another little blue thing, all that remains of a larger mural painted long ago.

below: Apparently he doesn’t miss us?

below: Oh no! Stikman is behind bars and lovebot’s been restrained.

below: A seat and a smoke at break time. Maybe he’s texting his girlfriend about the weirdos he sees in the alley. Or maybe he took my picture and he’s adding it to his instagram collection of strangers in the lane! 🙂

below: A protest piece.  A play on the national anthem. Oh Canada our home on native land.

 

below: One word of warning if you plan to walk this alley in the late afternoon, you may be dodging cars that are trying to avoid Queen Street traffic.

below: But you’ll also be entertained by those who get stuck.  It’s especially amusing when it’s the more aggressive drivers who are thwarted.   It is a working alley, not a street, after all.