Mirvish Collection

From Mirvish (David Mirvish, image not taken by me) I felt very lucky to join my fellow ARLIS/NA Ontario Chapter members on a tour of David Mirvish’s art collection. What a collection of work from the op art, colour field and abstract painters of the mid-20th century. And to be shown around the collection by [...]

500 Sodas

I first saw this on the blog Neatorama. At first I was amazed that there were more than 500 different types of soda pop available to consumers. But, what really struck me was the attitude of the fellow being interviewed. When I was much younger than I am now I imagined how the working world [...]

Random

I was sorting through my pictures the other day. There are a few random shots that I thought I would include here. These are little moments that struck me. Artist Unknown: from Gallery 1313 show From Wabi-sabi From Wabi-sabi Waiting for the 48 bus: From Wabi-sabi While waiting at the Dark Horse Cafe: From Wabi-sabi [...]

Cemetery Trip

I recently visited Lambton Mills Cemetery on Royal York road. Having all the time in the world to do things. For years I have driven past this cemetery without going in. As a child I was fascinated by tombstones, their decorations and inscriptions. Who were the people who had died and been buried. What were their lives like?

Close up

I was back at my local mall yesterday. This winter tableau is still quite disturbing to me. I took some closer shots of the individual mannequins that make up this scene. The faces are what bother me the most.

Book-ended

This pink tree of Jones Soda (dedicated to Dirty Dancing, no less) appeared this week in the outdoor display window. It complements the interior red and green (dedicated to Honest Ed) one quite nicely.