Monday, April 21, 2014

Ceramic Mural

 A Pictoral History of Northern York Region

This ceramic wall mural is on the first floor of Southlake Hospital (Newmarket).  Since it's on the wall across from Tim Horton's (a coffee/tea shop), I see it at least two times a day.

Fire, but I'm not sure what's burning here

Unfortunately, I can't identify everything in this mural.

Closeup of the texture in this section

Humber-Holland portage from King Creek to Holland Marsh

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42 comments:

  1. RevrunnerApril 21, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    A great reason why works of art like this could stand to have interpretations ready at hand. On the other "hand", maybe their absence just makes those of us viewing the art dig deeper.

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  2. Kerri FarleyApril 21, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Oh my ....this is awesome!

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsApril 21, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    love the design. neat-o!!! ( :

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  4. Icy BCApril 21, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    That's fascinating and interest work of art!

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪April 21, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    I love a good mural and this is a good one.

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  6. RoanApril 21, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    That's one interesting mural. I think you could see something different every day.

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  7. Author R. Mac WheelerApril 21, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    visiting from Gail Dixon's blog...look forward to seeing more of your photos :)

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  8. JudyApril 21, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    I have never seen a ceramic mural before! I love all the textures, and the different shapes the medium permits!!

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  9. orchid0324April 21, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Dearest EG CameraGirl;
    Wow; what a facilitating mural♡♡♡ I've never seen a mural before. Wonderful work of art with fantastic texture♪

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  10. William KendallApril 21, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    A fascinating design!

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  11. MadSnapperApril 21, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    this is really interesting to me, have not seen a mural done like this. beautiful and so much texture and detail.

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  12. Tanya BreeseApril 21, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    that is so neat!

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  13. TexWisGirlApril 21, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    it is really unique! i like it!

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  14. DarlaApril 21, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Terrific! I looked and looked. The figures remind me a bit of something I'm working on these days.

    Darla

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  15. Linda W.April 21, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    This is a really interesting mural. Just goes to show you, murals take many forms. They don't have to be just a painting.

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  16. KarenApril 21, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    An interesting piece of art for a hospital. I like the textures.

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  17. Small City ScenesApril 21, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Now that is very interesting. Having spent some time visiting in hospital I am amazed at the wonderful art in the hospital hallways. MB

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  18. xyzApril 21, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    amazing mural art.
    thank you...
    feyza

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  19. Pat - ArkansasApril 21, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Fascinating! I truly enjoyed seeing the mural.

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  20. RedPatApril 21, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Nice one, EG!

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  21. cieldequimperApril 21, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    That's rather cool. For some odd reason it reminds me of Egypt...

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  22. Lina GustinaApril 21, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    I seldom see ceramic mural. This one looks unique and beautiful.

    www.1sthappyfamily.com

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  23. Gail DixonApril 21, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    What an interesting work of art to study while you sip Tim Horton's wonderful coffee. :) Love it!

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  24. MersadApril 21, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    It's very interesting, because it's combined out of many pieces. Lovely shots as well.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  25. CarverApril 21, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    That's a fascinating mural.

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  26. Lisa GordonApril 21, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    This is really a beautiful work of art.
    I love the textures throughout it.

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  27. Sylvia KApril 21, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    This is terrific, EG!! So interesting and definitely a wonderful work of art and I, too, love the textures!! Great captures! Thanks so much for sharing it!! Have a great week!!

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  28. Andrea @ From The SolApril 21, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    The interpretation is probably much different for someone who knows the history of the area. For me I see it as a piece of wonderful, meaningful art ... beautifully done. Thanks for sharing ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  29. eileeninmdApril 21, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    What a cool mural, beautiful and unique! Thanks for sharing, have a happy week!

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  30. RandyApril 21, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Awesome piece of work.

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  31. JackApril 21, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    I see a portage and a mill and the fire. Curious. Here's hoping you get a different venue for your coffee very soon.

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  32. StephanieApril 21, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful works of art.

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  33. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണApril 22, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    Nice collection

    thanks

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  34. AnonymousApril 22, 2014 at 2:49 AM

    What a lovely design.

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  35. IndraniApril 22, 2014 at 3:39 AM

    Beautiful art work!
    So much of talent.

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  36. Buttons ThoughtsApril 22, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Oh I love that beautiful piece of art someone put a lot of work into it. Hugs B

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  37. Hootin AnniApril 22, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    You may see it two times a day, but it's all new to me. Love the intricate work and the fact you shared this art.

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  38. DeniseinVAApril 22, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    I enjoyed these photos. The artwork reminds me of a large plaque I saw on a wall of the town hall in city in Germany, giving the history of the town. It caught fire a few hundred years back and it showed a building just like the one in your photo with flames coming out of the windows.

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  39. LornaApril 22, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    It reminds me of milk paint; I really enjoyed these. Now I need to go for a drive and see it in person

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  40. MalyssApril 23, 2014 at 2:28 AM

    I like this very much ! It reminds me long tapestries ladies sewed in middle-age to tell stories!

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  41. AnonymousApril 23, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    What a wonderful way to preserve the area's history!

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  42. kayerjApril 24, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    that is so unique! thanks for sharing with us.

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