I was in Toronto recently. While walking toward the UP Express to get to Pearson, I came across the exhibit “We Are Still Here” by Blake Angeconeb. This is a collection of six paintings on display in the west end of the station just outside the great hall.
From the artist’s statement: ‘In Anishinaabemowin, “Mino Bimaadiziwin” means to live a good life. It is not only a saying, it is a way of conducting oneself.”
The six pieces are vibrant and eye-catching, and feature a variety of themes. I liked “Ojiim”, which is derived from Klimt’s famous “The Kiss” painting. I was fortunate to see the original “Kiss” in Vienna and I love Angeconeb’s interpretation of it.
The exhibit is part of Union Station’s partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, and is supported by TD Bank. It is particularly fitting, then, that the artist created the piece “The Man Who Walks Among The Stars” featuring Gord Downie.
What a pleasant surprise!
Wow, got to go and see that, especially Ojiim
I just seen the exhibit this morning @ union on my way to Quebec City from Winnipeg on a train trip. Awesome exhibit. Then sitting in the lounge seen your blog on the artwork Lol. Took some info from your previous Toronto posts to get some nice railway pics
Hi Kris, I’m glad you were able to see the exhibit! Also glad you found some of my posts useful to get your own photos. Thanks for commenting!