28 Sept 2023

Pigeon tracks

 Section of freshly poured concrete, marked in an irregular pattern with lines consisting of small bird foot prints

Location: Front Street East
Date photo taken: 28 November 2013

This week, a bit of unpremeditated street art. It may be hard to make out in this photo, but this section of freshly poured sidewalk features the meandering tracks of one or more pigeons. Curious as to how quickly a pigeon would have to arrive on scene to leave its mark like this, I was surprised to be told it would have to be within a few hours at most. Depending on conditions, a full-grown person can walk on concrete poured as little as 24 hours ago and not leave a mark. 

21 Sept 2023

Irene

 Small green freestanding garage with a mural or photo on the door of a classic Rolls Royce

Location: Duplex Avenue
Date photo taken: 3 July 2019

This just makes me wonder what's really in the garage. I'm going with a vintage push mower and several bags of bird seed. 

14 Sept 2023

Wilson tiles

 

Pattern of 3D lines in tiled wall alongside the subway platform. WILSON spelled out.

Location: Wilson subway
Date photo taken: 19 August 2023

When the Spadina line was built in the 1970s, the TTC engaged three different architectural firms to design the various stations. Due to the challenges inherent in the site however, the TTC kept Wilson station for itself. Which means that the tile patterns on the platform walls are likely the work of someone in the TTC design department. Kudos to them. They are strongly reminiscent of their time and still striking. 

7 Sept 2023

Water Refill Station

 Illustration featuring a waterfall, affixed to an interior marble wall, and surrounding a water bottle refill station

Location: PATH, under Bay Adelaide Centre
Date photo taken: 7 September 2023

Noticed this in PATH today and it gave me hope. It's a small thing perhaps, installing a water station, but it's enabling every person who chooses to opt for a refillable water bottle and encouraging those who are still just thinking about making the switch. Plus I love how they're trumpeting its presence with this lovely water scene. This installation is part of Breaking the Plastic Habit, a program by Brookfield Properties, which aims to influence positive change across their Canadian properties.