Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Kay Gardner Beltline: Mural Greenwood College School
Location:
Mt. Pleasant and Merton
The Process O Spring 2012 - Ann Dempster-local resident brings the idea for a mural O O O O O O O O O
project to our attention Lillie Zendel -manages StreetARToronto for the city of Toronto consulted 2012-2014 –Grade 12 Drawing and Painting Classes research the beltline history and create designs for the space August 2013- Artist hired to oversee project with students: Monica Wickeler Councillor Matlow consulted for approval and funding Ann, Lillie, Monica and Councillor Matlow visit classroom to discuss the project with students Panel chooses final design from student submissions April 2014- Funding approved and final city approval Community Consultation Meeting at Greenwood May 2014- Paint!
Research O Existing murals in vicinity O Nature/landscaping O The Beltline Railway O Local Business O Historical Figures O Dominion Coal O Beltline History O Changing Infrastructure
Our Design
Overlay
Subject Matter O Toronto Beltline Railway O Dominion Coal and Wood O Natural Environment O Colourful Forms- modern, lively, uplifting,
energetic- creates a unique combination of old and new
Toronto Beltline Railway
Toronto’s Forgotten Railway The Belt Line Railway opened in July 1892 to service the new neighbourhoods of Rosedale, Moore Park, Forest Hill and Swansea. A recession and competing rail services led to the railway’s closure only 28 months later. Parts of the railway were purchased and used by other companies over the years, but much of the old Belt Line sat abandoned for many years. In 1972, the city purchased a stretch of the railway east of Allen Road to create what would become the Kay Gardner Beltline Park.
Natural Environment
The beauty of the beltline is readily apparent, and it’s easy to see why so many cyclists and people strolling explore Mount Pleasant’s winding trails.
Artist: Monica Wickeler Artist Statement: As a trained visual artist who has worked in the large-scale painting industry for many years, in outdoor advertising and scenic painting for Film and Television, I have discovered the love for community-based projects. After spending time at home with my young children, I reentered the visual arts through volunteer work with school age children, inspiring them to approach their own large scale painting projects. The appeal for me to work in the community is how it brings us together with a sense of pride and ownership of our neighbourhoods.
Meet the Crew! There are 12 students who will be working on this project as a culminating assignment for our grade 12 course. This evening: 1. Rome McCulloch 2. Sydney Johnson 3. Sophia Naprawa 4. Clark Devins