as I walk Toronto

The El Mocambo, a Spadina landmark since 1948 has had a makeover

… including a new sign to go with its renovations.  It has just re-opened after being closed since 2014.

The alley behind the tavern has been spruced up a bit too – 24 new murals have been painted over the past few weeks all within the theme of “Grit”

below: Elicser Elliott’s painting of the back of a building, with a masked and hooded horseman to the left.

below: Road runner and coyote, still together

below: Doorway painted by Adore

below: Circular calligraphy by kreecha

below: A Poser street scene

below: Devilish art

below: An older man sits on a bench watching the pigeons, a painting by Steam.

below: Archer in the city with a loaded paint brush, part of a mural by Keitha Keeshig Tobias

below: Oh oh!  Little pink guy seems to have broken through…. painting by Skero

This project had the support of the city’s StreetARToronto program, the Chinatown BIA, as well as local businesses including El Mocambo and Gwartzman’s Art Supplies. It was led by Amos Danniels (a.k.a. ‘SIGHT’) as its co-curator and project manager along with Project Coordinator Nishina Loft.