Victor Fraser
Victor Fraser is a sidewalk artist and poet based in Toronto, 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
- The Alphabet on Queen St. E.,[3] and Danforth Avenue[4] in Toronto, Canada
- "We Love MCR" in Piccadilly Square in Manchester, UK,[1] following the Manchester Arena bombing.
- "Strength to Manchester" at Toronto's British Consulate, and on the steps of Nathan Phillips Square.[5]
- "Humboldt Strong" outside the city hall in Humboldt, Ontario, following the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.[6][7]
- "Force De Paris" in 3 different locations around Toronto.[2]
- "Love" in 5 different languages on Yonge Street in Toronto, following the Toronto van attack.[8]
- "David Bowie Forever" on Queen Street West in Toronto, following the death of David Bowie.[9]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs logo outside Maple Leaf Square in Toronto, Ontario[10]
Technique
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
- ^ a b "Toronto sidewalk artist brings message of love to Manchester". CTVNews. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ a b "'It's what I have to do': Toronto artist paints message of support for Paris". Toronto. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Learn why the ABCs are on Queen St. E. | The Star". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ a b Lavoie, Joanna (22 August 2015). "Colourful sidewalk art brightens up Danforth Avenue". Toronto.com. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ McLaughlin, Amara (24 May 2017). "'Strength to Manchester': Meet the sidewalk artist paying tribute to Manchester bombing victims". CP24. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ Zimmer, Becky. "Toronto artist pays tribute to Humboldt". Humboldt Journal. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ Charlton, Jonathan. "Sidewalk Artist Makes His Mark at City Hall". DiscoverHumboldt.com. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Toronto van attack: memorials continue one month later". Global News. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "'David Bowie Forever' shrine pops up on Queen Street West | CBC News". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "Boisterous Toronto Maple Leafs fans in mood to celebrate". Retrieved 5 July 2018.