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Victor Fraser is a sidewalk artist and poet based in Toronto, Ontario. He has been painting paved surfaces for the past 20 years, painting in six countries. His works are usually inspired by world events.
Notable works
- The Alphabet on Queen St. E., and Danforth Avenue in Toronto, Canada
- "We Love MCR" in Piccadilly Square in Manchester, UK, following the Manchester Arena bombing.
- "Strength to Manchester" at Toronto's British Consulate, and on the steps of Nathan Phillips Square.
- "Humboldt Strong" outside the city hall in Humboldt, Ontario, following the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
- "Force De Paris" in 3 different locations around Toronto.
- "Love" in 5 different languages on Yonge Street in Toronto, following the Toronto van attack.
- "David Bowie Forever" on Queen Street West in Toronto, following the death of David Bowie.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs logo outside Maple Leaf Square in Toronto, Ontario
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.
References
- ^ "Toronto sidewalk artist brings message of love to Manchester". CTVNews. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ 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.