‘…The idea that murals add a colourful element that enhances parks was echoed by artist HiMY SYeD:
“Wading pools are only used for their intentional purpose a few hours out of the year.”‘
‘The Labyrinths that HiMY has painted on wading pools scattered throughout Toronto add an element of play for children whether there is water or not, increasing the hours they’re used. …’
– Tatum Dooley, Spacing Magazine Summer 2017, Page 17
On this Canada Day 2017, I found my way to Jack Poole Plaza in Downtown Vancouver and the big empty space of interlocking bricks immediately north of the Olympic Cauldron which was lit up to mark Canada150.
I chalked out a Giant Maple Leaf which contained a Labyrinth.
It was enjoyed almost immediately by many.
It was also walked over, invisible to many.
This City, Vancouver, has added a “+” to their Canada150 observances of the year.
That “+” is to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples and their Unceded Coast Salish Territory upon which we as settlers/colonizers now occupy.
To many in Vancouver, Indigenous People and their Territory are now seen and acknowledged.
To many elsewhere in Canada, Indigenous People and their Territory remain invisible.
This is the Wading Pool Labyrinth I painted choosing blue for the circuits.
You can enjoy in Riverdale Park East, just steps away from the animals in front of the Riverdale Farm / Zoo.
Playing on the splash pool! #maze #Toronto #family #sunshine #happiness https://t.co/HO6avzQPui
— sohail bastani (@SohailBe) March 20, 2017
“Traversing the Eglinton Park labyrinth makes me Theseus for a day, right?”
— Bob Georgiou (@ScenesFromACity)
The Toronto Comics Anthology this year includes the story “The Honest Minotaur” by Steven Andrews (@cardboardshark) and Ally Rom Colthoff (@varethane).
They are currently raising funds via Kickstarter, and it’s also where you can order your own copy.
Books will be available at TCAF – Toronto Comics Arts Festival – in May.
“It’s not a labyrinth. This is the 407 highway in Toronto, supporting one of North America’s most congested highways.”
— Ferovial
Apparently there's a Toronto Labyrinth Society… their clubhouse is a pain in the ass to find, though, and it involves avoiding a Minotaur.
— Thomas Calnan (@ThomasJCalnan) December 30, 2016
The Toronto Labyrinth Society IS hard to find… because they are known as the Labyrinth Community Network!
Merrie Yule to all. We've passed the Longest Night; time to let go and welcome the Light! Vancouver Labyrinth from @SecretLantern pic.twitter.com/OoMfGPG35F
— Alice Dubiel (@odaraia) December 23, 2016
Merrie Yule to all. We've passed the Longest Night; time to let go and welcome the Light! Vancouver Labyrinth from @SecretLantern pic.twitter.com/OoMfGPG35F
— Alice Dubiel (@odaraia) December 23, 2016
Found this Cartoon in The New Yorker.
#meganfollows on IG "walking the Labyrinth in High Park ". wow, it seems cool #happybae pic.twitter.com/LcT2JNyvfG
— ice queen (@eliwyn_) September 29, 2016
