“Almonds and Wine” was a short (5 minute) animated film by Arnie Lipsey. It is the retelling of a Yiddish folk song about a wedding of a couple from Eastern Europe. In the film the newlyweds emigrate to Canada and become part of Toronto’s Jewish community. In turn their children grow up, marry, and have their own children.
Using scenes from the film, a mosaic mural was created that now lines a section of sidewalk on Bathurst Street. It was designed to look like a strip of film with black lines between the frames as well as the sprockets along the edges.
Mosaic Artist: Cristina Delago. The mural was completed in 2010.
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Mary, this is a cool find. I don’t think I’ve come across it, so I’ll keep my eyes peeled.
on the west side of Bathurst, just south of Lawrence, at sidewalk level
Ah, Bathurst and Lawrence, north of the tree line for me! Thanks for the info.
I’m always ready to go where others fear to tread!
I grew up around here. It looks amazing. I def will sub to your page. Ty!
Thanks for joining! …. and I’m glad that you enjoyed the post.
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