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On an Etobicoke Rooftop, an Alex Colville-Inspired Mural

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Architectural fabricator Eventscape pays homage to the Toronto-born artist

Scenery along the westernmost portion of the Gardiner Expressway, once limited to IKEA flags and the Humber Bay Arch Bridge, now includes a 140-square-metre mural by L.A. artist El Mac, with background painted by Toronto’s Kwest and Montreal’s Stare. Entitled To the Future, the artwork graces the roof of architectural fabricator Eventscape Inc.’s Etobicoke headquarters. The northeast-facing piece, which shows a woman looking straight ahead with her hands cupped like binoculars, is an homage to Alex Colville’s 1965 painting To Prince Edward Island. Toronto-born Colville appreciated the beauty found in everyday moments. eventscape.com

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The designer walks us through the creative process behind Joue

Growing up, Canadian designer Mary Ratcliffe spent a lot of time in her dad’s workshop, which ultimately drove her interest in making things by hand. “Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve wanted to bring the creations in my mind to reality,” says Ratcliffe. “I think it’s something that I always inherently wanted to do. As soon as I had the opportunity, I took it.

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