Posts Tagged ‘art’

Believe it or not… there’s a bit of Brooklyn in Toronto’s CityPlace neighbourhood.  In fact, there’s even a bit of Tokyo, London, and Hong Kong! Next time you’re in the area, pop into the lobby of 10 Capreol Court and look up over the concierges desk.  That’s where you’ll find Brooklyn artist Jose Parlas “Bridge” installation!

Now look a bit closer!  The white scribble is actually a story of Jose’s life in New York city (Brooklyn) and how it has become his bridge to other cities around the world.  Two pieces were commissioned by Concord Adex Developments for the Parade 1 lobby at CityPlace.

Watch Jose speak about the painting and describe the story behind the Bridge!

Shooting up from the base of X condos is Shayne Dark’s latest installation, entitled: Double Vision…admittingly, that’s exactly what I did when I first saw it!  Located on the corner of Charles St and Ted Rogers Way, the dark red columns appear to be blasting through the concrete, nearly reaching the 3rd floor.  It wasn’t so much the installation that made me do a double take, it was more the shock of seeing art and architecture finally together in a Toronto condo project! Tableau is taking a similar approach by having Shayne do and installation at their project as well.  There’s will feature neon green columns piercing through the base (tableau) of the condo!

Here’s to hoping more developers follow the trend!

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So much to see in our City, especially when Nuit Blance comes to town.  What started off as a rainy cold day, ended as long creative night. Tons of Torontonians, took to the streets to take in the art.  From City Hall to Liberty Village and all of Queen St in between…here’s what the night looked like through my eyes!