Sunday, January 12, 2014

Casino Art

 First Nation mural

A couple of weeks ago my husband and I visited the grounds of the Great Blue Heron Casino located on land owned by the Mississagusas of Scugog Island First Nation just east of Port Perry.

This mural (and three others) is painted on an outbuilding a few yards from the casino.  I like the bright colours and the simple style, which I think suits the building the murals are on.

Samples of other murals on same outbuilding

The art has been there a while.  These days there's a fence and walkway that obstruct part of the murals, making me wonder if the artwork is appreciated as much in 2014 as when it was first created.

Apparently there's art inside the casino too, but we didn't go inside  so I didn't take any photos.
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42 comments:

  1. Penelope NotesJanuary 12, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    I, too, like the simplicity and storytelling aspects of the style. Oddly enough the idea of building a casino on First Nation’s land in my neck of the woods comes up every now and again. People seem to have lots of mixed feelings about it.

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  2. MadSnapperJanuary 12, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    I love the heron with the fish in his beek...

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  3. KateJanuary 12, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    It's a terrific series of what appears to be an element of folk art.

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  4. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 12, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    it is a very nice mural.

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  5. Pamela GordonJanuary 12, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    These are beautiful murals and I like their simplicity.

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  6. rainfield61January 12, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    You have found a bird over here too.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    A far cry from the Casinos in Atlantic City.

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  8. TexWisGirlJanuary 12, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    glad they did include a heron. :) neat artwork.

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  9. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    A most unusual style. I wouldn't have gone inside either - too much cigarette smoke.

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  10. Our photosJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Nice art!

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  11. carol l mckennaJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Great photos of wonderful art ~ happy sunday ~
    carol, xxx (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. MaggidJanuary 12, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    This is delightful! Thank you for posting . . I assure you it IS Cherished here . . my heart is so Happy to see it.

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  13. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 12, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    i love the tent & the kayak/canoe shots. ( :

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  14. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJanuary 12, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    It is simple, happy art ! :)

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  15. Gail DixonJanuary 12, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Interesting and colorful. Nice to see the heron with a fish in his beak.

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  16. RoseJanuary 12, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    These are so different to the normal mural...I love it all.

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  17. Billy Blue EyesJanuary 12, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Great murals

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  18. LowellJanuary 12, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Bright and cheerful! Great colors. But, in re to the first photo: shouldn't the woman be in the back seat giving directions? :)

    No, actually, I'm not jealous of your winter wear. Don't know why... Oh, that's right. I do know why. I don't need it! Yea!

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  19. 21 WitsJanuary 12, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    What a beautiful sight, such lovely artwork.

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  20. RedPatJanuary 12, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    I've driven past but never gone in. I like these a lot, EG!

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  21. Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 12, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Very nice artwork!

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  22. William KendallJanuary 12, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Fascinating art!

    I've driven past the area, but never went in.

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  23. bj January 12, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Very interesting art. Thanks for posting about it.
    Here from Mosaic Mon.

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  24. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 12, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    It looks like folk art, but better. See you Tuesday. Jen

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  25. MichelleJanuary 12, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    I really like the simple nature of this artwork.

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  26. CarverJanuary 12, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    I like the murals so much.

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  27. StephanieJanuary 12, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Nice art and very colorful.

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  28. Yogi♪♪♪January 12, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    I like those. The Cherokee Hard Rock Casino here in Tulsa has some nice displays such as Cherokee Stickball sticks, gourds, beadwork and such on display.

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  29. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 12, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Storytelling through pictures. Casino Rama has some nice artwork too but I'm always in a hurry to get to a concert inside and forget to take photos.

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  30. Linda W.January 12, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    These are great murals. I, too like the simplicity.

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  31. LONDONLULUJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    I find these types of murals and the art very compelling. Lovely images to end the weekend!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Simple and cheering!

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  33. StuartJanuary 13, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    Well I'd say you won big whether you went into the casino or not !

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  34. eileeninmdJanuary 13, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    The murals are lovely, I especially love the heron. It is a shame some of the mural is covered up.. Great shots, thanks for sharing. Have a happy week!

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  35. KarenJanuary 13, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I like the style too!

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  36. HalcyonJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    I love the "naive" style of these murals. THey're so cute and friendly! Not what I'd expect to be on a casino, but as I don't go to them, I guess I don't really know what to expect!

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  37. Sylvia KJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Fun and colorful and I, too, like the simple style!! Cute and friendly indeed and very different for a casino!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing fun, EG, as always! Have a great week!!

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  38. Photo CacheJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    beautiful murals. i don't think the indian casinos here have the same.

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  39. IndraniJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    That is a nice theme for decoration of casino. Lovely work.

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  40. RamakrishnanJanuary 14, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Charming murals !

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    What great paintings! I do hope they are appreciated.

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  42. JoyfulJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    I like the art. I wonder who the artist is?

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