Victor Fraser
Victor Fraseris asidewalk artistand poet based inToronto,Ontario.[1]He has been painting paved surfaces for the past 20 years, painting in six countries. His works are usually inspired by world events.[2]
Notable works
[edit]- TheAlphabeton Queen St. E.,[3]andDanforth Avenue[4]inToronto,Canada
- "We Love MCR" inPiccadilly Squarein Manchester, UK,[1]following theManchester Arena bombing.
- "Strength to Manchester" at Toronto's British Consulate, and on the steps ofNathan Phillips Square.[5]
- "Humboldt Strong" outside thecity hallin Humboldt, Ontario, following theHumboldt Broncos bus crash.[6][7]
- "Force De Paris" in 3 different locations around Toronto.[2]
- "Love" in 5 different languages onYonge Streetin Toronto, following theToronto van attack.[8]
- "David Bowie Forever" onQueen Street Westin Toronto, following the death ofDavid Bowie.[9]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs logo outsideMaple Leaf Squarein Toronto, Ontario[10]
Technique
[edit]Fraser regularly paints public artwork without approval. He is a self-taught painter who usually starts by outlining his pieces in chalk then fills them in with water based paints or pastel chalk, depending on the project.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ab"Toronto sidewalk artist brings message of love to Manchester".CTVNews.30 May 2017.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^ab"'It's what I have to do': Toronto artist paints message of support for Paris ".Toronto.16 November 2015.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^"Learn why the ABCs are on Queen St. E. | The Star".Toronto Star.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^abLavoie, Joanna (22 August 2015)."Colourful sidewalk art brightens up Danforth Avenue".Toronto.com.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^McLaughlin, Amara (24 May 2017)."'Strength to Manchester': Meet the sidewalk artist paying tribute to Manchester bombing victims ".CP24.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^Zimmer, Becky."Toronto artist pays tribute to Humboldt".Humboldt Journal.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^Charlton, Jonathan."Sidewalk Artist Makes His Mark at City Hall".DiscoverHumboldt.com.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^"Toronto van attack: memorials continue one month later".Global News.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^"'David Bowie Forever' shrine pops up on Queen Street West | CBC News ".Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.Retrieved5 July2018.
- ^"Boisterous Toronto Maple Leafs fans in mood to celebrate".Retrieved5 July2018.