Joy of Life

 

Location: St. Joseph Health Centre

Date photo taken: 11 November 2021

This is one of many sculptures in Toronto dedicated to moms and the bond between mother and child. This one is by Lea Vivot. It sits out front of St. Joseph Health Centre, and it was unveiled in 1983. The bench on which the pair sits is inscribed with messages of love and life contributed by Cardinals from around the world. 

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. 

Harmony

Location: Outside the Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W.
Date photo taken: 24 June 2016

This cute bronze of two young girls sharing a drink functions as a fountain just outside one of the rear doors of the Columbus Centre, a community hub for the Italian community in Toronto. The Centre is  home to the Carrier Gallery  and art work is scattered around the building, the grounds and in dedicated gallery space. This piece is by Lea Vivot, who was born in Czechoslovakia but now lives in Kleinburg. It was donated to the Centre by Alice Boccia in memory of Luigia and Antonio D'Odorico.