ARTISTS CONCEPT DEGIGNS
Exterior Concept Designs
Remember the Sound by Brendan Fernandes
“Remember the Sound” consists of two large, bent and cut metal forms that join at the top, creating a striking archway. Evoking both the curvature and ridges of a cowrie shell and the movement of a wave, the sculpture forms an open, cave-like space that invites pedestrians to pass through, gather, and reflect. Abstract in design, the work offers multiple interpretations: a wave in motion, the protective curve of a shell, or a portal through which memory and movement flow.
ANANSI by Ekow Nimako
Standing over seven feet tall, “ANANSI,” the monumental metal sculpture I will create for the Lawrence Heights CRC Project, will inspire and amaze younger generations while honouring the history and complexity of our various folktale values and traditions. The artwork will be fabricated as a polygonal structure, a style of art and design that heightens the geometric aspects of portraits, three dimensional figures, and living forms to create angular but life-like sculptural textures.
Jumbie Forest by Jacquie Comrie
Through the lens of colour psychology and colour therapy, this work honours healing through a symbol of resistance, resilience and protection in Afro-Caribbean culture: The Moko Jumbie. In a cultural context, a Moko Jumbie is a guardian spirit, a protector, a healer of the people, with the ability to ward and see evil from a distance as it towers over crows due to its soaring height and statuesque figure. This is a symbol and a tradition that survived the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and continues to be celebrated and honoured across the Caribbean and Africa.
The Belief in Tomorrow by Jordan Sook
“The Belief In Tomorrow” is a 17-foot-tall public sculpture that transforms a simple sidewalk into a powerful symbol of community, resilience, and hope. Designed as a ribbon-like form made of yellow concrete and reflective metal, it appears to rise from the ground, twist, and reach toward the sky. The sculpture draws inspiration from the physical and emotional landscape of Lawrence Heights – its history, transformation, and vibrant spirit. Its bold yellow exterior reflects the neighbourhood’s streets and energy, while the mirrored interior captures the faces and surroundings of those who pass by…
You can read more about each of these artworks and give your feedback by filling out the City of Toronto – Lawrence Heights Public Art survey.
Deadline to give feedback: September 1, 2025 at 12 PM EST
Interior Concept Designs
Interwoven by Curtia Wright & Krystal Ball
This public artwork for the Lawrence Heights community is a celebration of Black identity, resilience, and cultural richness. Intentionally moving away from cultural sterilization and minimalist design, the artwork embraces boldness and symbolism rooted in African and Caribbean traditions. The “bird in flight” pattern symbolizes migration and ambition, reflecting the journey and aspirations of many community members…
Untitled by Esmond Lee
When used by small businesses, vinyl mesh signage holds the creativity and dreams of business owners. When used at construction sites, vinyl mesh hoarding communicates the future workers and developers are building towards. If community elders, youth and families were to use the same language of vinyl mesh, what would the material hold and say? To find out, this artwork will begin by turning to you, the community of Lawrence Heights from the young to the experienced. It will ask how you would like to honour the roots of your neighbourhood, your family histories and what liberated futures you believe can come from these foundations?
A Portrait of Lawrence Heights by Jorian Charlton
This large-scale photographic mural by Jorian Charlton, created for the Lawrence Heights Community Recreation Centre & Child Care Centre, celebrates the strength of family, the resilience of the immigrant journey, and the close-knit spirit of the Lawrence Heights and Neptune community. Focusing on family, connection, and everyday life, the artwork honours cultural roots, reflects identity, and shows the deep bond between people and the place they call home.
Reflections by Rodrigo Moreno, Julia Jamrozik & Coryn Kempster
Rodrigo Moreno grew up in Lawrence Heights and he has spent the last 30+ years photographing the neighbourhood. He has photographed friends and neighbours as they grew from childhood to parenthood while capturing countless memories of Lawrence Heights along the way. “Reflections” is his way of sharing these photographs with the community: a photo album at the scale of a neighbourhood, a time capsule of friends and family, and a love letter to a community that has experienced much change.
You can read more about each of these artworks and give your feedback by filling out the City of Toronto – Lawrence Heights Public Art survey.
Deadline to give feedback: September 1, 2025 at 12 PM EST