by taswann | Jun 13, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects
“I want to make paintings full of colour, laughter, compassion and love. I want to make paintings that will make people happy.” -Norval Morrisseau For the last week of our spring session, Art in Action has been celebrating the life and career of legendary...
by taswann | May 29, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects
In today’s class, we took a look at how the Toronto city skyline has changed over time. At the beginning of the 20th century churches were the most recognizable structures of the Toronto skyline and in 1920’s City Hall could be noticed along the skyline. The Temple...
by taswann | May 20, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects, Uncategorized
Inspired by the beautiful blossoms at High Park , this week in Art in Action student’s learned about Sakura pronounced Sa-Koo-La; the Japanese name for flowering cherry trees or simply for “flower viewing.” In Japan there is a legend that...
by taswann | May 13, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects
This week Art in Action students looked at the form and structure of bridges. A bridge is a structure that allows people to travel across rivers and streams, canyons, other roads, and even to connect two island provinces together. Designs of the bridge will...
by taswann | May 9, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects, Uncategorized
This week we looked at one of Toronto’s historical landmarks; Casa Loma or “House on the Hill.” Many students recognized the famous turret roof tops visible from Spadina Road and Davenport Road. We looked at the fascinating history behind this...
by taswann | Apr 28, 2019 | Previous Posts, Projects
Sometimes referred to by its adjoining alley Rush Lane, Graffiti Alley is more than a series of murals, incredible as they are: it also represents a change for Toronto’s relationship with legalized street art. When it was legitimized in 2011 through the...
