Art Walk

Art Walk at Commerce Court

"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls."

- Pablo Picasso

The "Melinda Corridor" of Commerce Court leading to the King Subway station has been transformed through art. Art Walk at Commerce Court celebrates aspects of "Connected in Colour". It is a celebration of life's vivid tapestry, fostering a sense of community, unity, and inclusivity.

Meet the Canadian artists who contributed to this Art Walk and learn more about their pieces below.

Erica Mills

Erica Mills is a painter/illustrator who lives in Toronto, ON with her wonderful husband and three busy sons. Erica has primarily been a greeting card designer and illustrator over the last 20 years, but has recently focused her abundant energy on her true love-creating vibrant and whimsical abstract paintings. She loves her people, good food and drink, is passionate about travel, indie folk music, spreading kindness, and having fun. Erica hopes that her colourful paintings bring feelings of happiness and radiate joy-it’s often what she feels while painting…but even the hard days are good motivation for bright works.

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I'm not afraid of winter

The artistry of Erica emerges as a radiant celebration of life's joyful tapestry. Erica infuses her whimsical abstract paintings with a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues. Her canvases become a visual feast, reflecting the richness of her experiences and the boundless energy she brings to her art. Much like the theme suggests, Erica's paintings serve as a vibrant connection to the shared joys of life. Each stroke of colour tells a story of her love for humanity, spreading kindness, and the sheer fun she finds in the creative process. Even on the challenging days, Erica's motivation to create bright works becomes evident, a testament to her belief that art has the power to transform even the hardest moments into bursts of radiant positivity. Through her colourful expressions, Erica invites viewers to join in the celebration of life's goodness, fostering a connection that transcends the canvas and resonates with the shared experiences that make us all beautifully connected in colour.

Gosia Komorski

Gosia is a Polish-Canadian artist with a passion for visual storytelling. Whether designing for a big public wall, or working on a small piece in the studio, Gosia is inspired by ornate symbols and patterns of identity. Through mixing patterns and using bold complimentary colours, she builds a visual language that is inclusive and relatable. Since her first public mural in 2015, Gosia has had the opportunity to paint on numerous public and private walls throughout the GTA and Mexico. Currently exploring a new series, Gosia is visually retelling life stories of inspiring women through patterns of their past, present and future identities.

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No.05

No.09

In the realm of 'Connected in Colour,' the artistry emerges as a captivating exploration of identity through ornate symbols and vibrant patterns. Inspired by the rich tapestry of cultural identities, Gosia masterfully weaves together a visual language that goes beyond the confines of specific traditions. Much like the theme suggests, her work invites viewers to experience a profound connection through the bold and complementary colours that dance across the canvas. By merging diverse patterns with an intentional use of colour, she creates a harmonious visual dialogue that is both inclusive and relatable. In the intricate details of her art, one can discern a celebration of diversity, echoing the idea that our collective identity is beautifully intertwined, much like the interconnected hues that define her compelling compositions.

James Fowler

Drawing inspiration from aerial views of cities and maps, James Fowler's acrylic, oil and gouache works on canvas, paper, and wood are playfully geometric and resonate with the digital world, and culture of online information distribution. His non-traditional landscape paintings borrow from cartography and geometric abstraction, and celebrate both urban centres and rural living. He attended York University in Toronto for Film Studies and maintains a full time studio practice as a painter in Toronto. His work has been exhibited in Canada and the United States, and his work can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, US and Europe.

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Summer in Toronto

Toronto Business District

Finding a connection between the abstract aerial views from this collection and the theme 'Connected in Colour,' is mesmerizing. The canvases depicting sprawling urban landscapes, and the harmonious interplay of colours within the intricate tapestry of city life are skillfully transformed by the city grids and architectural forms. Each stroke and hue represent not only the physical connections within a city but also the emotional and cultural bonds that weave through its diverse fabric. By adopting the abstract aerial perspective, the emphasis is on the beauty of the urban environment, highlighting the vibrant threads that bind us together in a shared human experience.

This Art Walk was curated in partnership with The Concierge Club

The Concierge Club

Concierge Club is a premium experiential marketing and events agency based out of Toronto. Their work spans nationwide, delivering brand engagement campaigns for some of North America’s most notable brands.

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