16 Sept 2015

Traffic Signal Box - Rachel Wilmshurst

Photo of a traffic signal box painted with a red and white pattern reminiscent of Ukrainian embroidery

Location: Bloor St. W. and Durie St.
Date photo taken: 12 September 2015
Image #5 in the Traffic Signal Box Series

This is another one of Toronto's traffic signal boxes which received a make-over in 2015. It sits on Bloor West in what was once the heart of Toronto's Ukrainian community. Artist Rachel Wilmshurst chose to pay tribute to that heritage with her design, which draws inspiration from traditional Ukrainian embroidery patterns. If you're around this weekend, why not experience Ukrainian arts, culture and spirit for yourself, by visiting the Toronto Ukrainian Festival. It runs from Friday evening to Sunday evening, on Bloor St. W. between Jane and Runnymede.

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