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COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION UNIT 40 College Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J3 “ Excellence Through People and Partnerships” The tile is a representation of the diversity of the LGBT community and the vibrance of the people who are a part of it. Aside from the diversity that most initially see, in terms of gender, race and sexual orientation, I wanted the piece to give a sense of family, camaraderie, diversity and most of all community. The characters depict a snapshot of that very diversity in terms of gender, age, family composition, and race. The tile illustrates a gay male couple and their child in the upper left hand corner, a South Asian woman just off center, a uniformed officer embracing a civilian man from the community, and an older Black woman just above them. In the background there is the LGBT flag of pride and diversity, and at the bottom left there are the street signs “CHURCH” giving reference to the historically significant Church and Wellesley village. I used a signpost as a symbol of beginning; a beacon from which the community grows. From behind these signs a tree is seen also representing the health, strength and continued growth of the LGBT community. Artist James Bailey a 19 year old youth of Jamaican descent, grew up in a family of singers, artists and dancers in Mississauga, Ontario. James attended the Q.E. Arts Program at Queen Elizabeth Senior Public School, and was a part of the first graduating class from the Arts Program. Through high-school, James attended Cawthra Park Secondary School’s Visual Arts Program and was one of a number of youth to participate in the AGO’s most popular installations, “In Your Face”, in 2006, and in “THE MOVEMENT presents RUN THE ROM” in 2007. Currently, James is in his second year of the Fashion Program at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. Special thanks to Inspector Cory Bockus On the tile, I depicted the unity of many different people as she brought forward the idea for the by creating a line of people at the bottom. These people Community Quilt. are of many different colors which is showing that no matter how different the people of Jane and Finch are, we will always stand together. At the top, I wrote peace, love, and unity which is what the people should live by daily. Also at the very bot- tom of the tile I wrote united we stand to signify the strength and solidarity we could all obtain if we worked together to stop senseless violence. Around the area of the tile, I drew a dove which is a symbol of peace and strength. I also drew a vine of flowers to show how we are all connected through something. Lastly, I drew two hearts to symbolize the love we should all have for each other. - Artist Jewel Rigault Community Quilt “The Community Quilt reflects the unique and valuable contributions of our many communities. By joining these images together, we reveal the strength and beauty of Toronto.” Afghani artist- Sediq Danish The message on the tile is Inspector Cory Bockus "Celebrating Diversity by igniting the light of Unity, Love & Hope" Lenny Dass received his B.Sc. from York University in 1989. He holds a Quality Assurance Certificate from The Franco-Ontarian flag is proudly displayed at the centre Ryerson Polytechnical University and is currently of the tile. The green portion represents the summer completing a Human Resources Management certificate. months of Ontario, while the white portion represents the winter months. The fleur-de-lys is representative of the In 2004, Artist Lenny Dass began his studies at the Franco-Ontarians’ sense of belonging to the francophonie as Academy of Realist Art in Toronto. He is currently a whole, while the trillium is representative of their sense of completing the penultimate project to fulfill the ARA belonging to the province of Ontario. curriculum. He teaches at the Academy and works on various commissions. His works adorn the walls of Surrounding the Franco-Ontarian flag is the multitude of private collections throughout Canada. faces which make up the diverse French speaking Lenny is a senior member of the American Society for community of Toronto. The faces are connected by a green Quality and holds a Certified Software Quality Engineer ribbon which is symbolic of the French language uniting the certification. He has collaborated on several publications community together. and is a co-author of the book Analytical Instrument Validation. Currently, he is a Senior Validation Specialist Artist Frantisek Kodras is a professional artisan who has in the Information Technology department at a local long been involved with the accurate recreation of native pharmaceutical company. arts and crafts. He uses all manner of native techniques, and works with both natural and man-made materials, charac- The tile is the crest for the 11 Division CPLC as created by teristic of the 19th century Plains Indian art. the CPLC members. The train represents The Junction. There is a gate to High Park where the oak leaves represent the many old trees that are found in 11 Division. The blue signifies the Humber River and the waterfront. Artist Liliana Monterio Artist Mr Dale Cheung, President of the Chamber of Commerce, graduated from the Archbishop East Chinatown. Romero High School Arts Program and hopes to continue Dragons are the ultimate in some type of art program in symbols of cosmic Chi the future. (energy). They are said to be the most potent symbol of The tile depicts a police officer good fortune in the Chinese with a peace sign, representing pantheon of symbols. working in partnership with the community in a peaceful The Dragons stand for new manner to end violence within beginnings with powers of the community. releasing water to parched lands providing abundance ………………………………... and relief reflecting success high achievement and Artist Justine Cuaresma prosperity. graduated from Archbishop Romero High School this year The flaming Pearl, also known as the Pearl of Potentiality, depicts and will be attending the York the symbol of spiritual perfection, truth, life, wisdom and the University Fine Arts Program. powerful amulet of luck. The tile depicts police and The two dragons are chasing the flaming Pearl with anticipation and community working as one to if the dragons lose the Pearl they would be left helpless and make Toronto the best and incapable of action. safest community to live in. ………………………………... Stephanie De Oliveira, Artist Patricia Chung (Chief's the artist is a grade 9 student Youth Advisory Committee at Archbishop Romero High member & computer artist). School. She loves art as a hobby. This oil painting depicts the Chief's The tile depicts that by Youth Advisory Committee (CYAC) working together, the youth members working together police and the public build as a team with the Toronto Police safer communities. Service, while working and assisting other youth in Toronto. Artist - Mrs. Kum Hee Yang This painting is based on a quilt made by Mrs. Bok Sil Shin. Mrs. Shin set out to make a quilt reflecting the history of Canada and displaying the beauty of multicultural Canada by including individuals from notable Canadian figures to members of The 13 Division tile was prepared by artist Joshua the public. Barndt who runs an 'Art Starts' community art program at Oakwood Library that is funded through the "Safer Mrs. Yang, took a liking to Mrs. Shin’s and Vital Communities Grant" from the Ministry of quilt and painted a portion of the quilt. Community Safety and Correctional Services. 13 Although Canada is made up of Division was instrumental in 'Art Starts' receiving the immigrants from different time periods grant. and different parts of the world, Mrs. Yang believes that everyone belongs to The youth involved in the program are between 6 to 13 Canada and everyone is writing a years of age. They participated together in developing Canadian history in her/his own way. the concept for the tile based on a theme of 'unity and strength in diversity' conceived at the June meeting of the 13 Division CPLC. Rizal Monument Artist Frank A. Cruzet was a member Joshua Barndt, describes the concept this way: of the Manila Metro Police Force from "In terms of imagery, it will have the words "Diversity", 1966 to 1974. He joined the Toronto "Peace" and "Respect". It will also have two symbols, a Police service in 1990 and holds the leaf (which relates to the importance of respecting position as Liaison Officer for Parking ecology and loving green spaces), and two hands holding Enforcement East. He is self taught and each other (reflecting the need for our community to get has painted since his childhood. A along and respect each other)." versatile artist his works reflect the changing trends of painting, including realistic, impressionism, contemporary and abstract. He is a member of the Philippine Artist Group and over the years, has done numerous Art Exhibitions throughout the GTA. The bronze and granite Rizal monument has long been considered among the most famous sculptural landmarks in the Philippines. It is located in Luneta Park, the site of some of the most significant and historical moments in Philippine history. Rizal's 1896 military trial and execution made him a martyr of the Philippine Revolution. He is widely considered the greatest Filipino hero. The monument is not merely the statue of the national hero, but also the mausoleum that houses his remains. Both statue and mausoleum are located near the very spot where Rizal was executed. The site is continuously guarded by ceremonial soldiers, known as Kabalyeros de Rizal (Knights of Rizal).