Untitled by Allison Gorczyk (2024)
From the artist: After the Second World War, many Polish immigrants settled in the Roncesvalles area and built families and communities. Illustrated are some of Poland’s traditional flowers, such as the corn flower, poppy and sunflower, to represent the ever-blooming culture that is vibrant within the neighborhood. As the daughter of a Polish immigrant, I feel very blessed to have grown up in Canada while experiencing my own culture along with many others.
📍 235 Roncesvalles Ave
RONCY by Allison Gorczyk (2024)
From the artist: Roncesvalles is one of the most colourful and joyful streets in the city. “Roncy”, the familiar nickname of this wonderful street, makes you feel like you’re enveloped in this small town tucked away in the big city. I hope that the vibrant colours encourage both new and familiar faces to look up and observe the beauty of the street, and that the key elements of this piece feel comforting to residents and those who frequent the area.
Allison Gorczyk (@allisonbriannaa) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto. She specializes in mixed media practice as well as poetry and prose. In her work, Allison illustrates characters and scenes that depict both triumph and failure in search for love and understanding of self in relation to others.
📍 29 Roncesvalles Ave
Funded by the Roncesvalles Village BIA and facilitated by I HeART Main Street which is presented in partnership with STEPS and RBC, and generously supported by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and the Government of Ontario.
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