Introducing the
Bathurst Mosaic Mural

In 2007, City of Toronto Councillor Howard Moscoe proposed integrating public art into street improvements on Bathurst Street, south of Lawrence Avenue. City funding was allocated to the project and Mural Routes was engaged to coordinate and guide the project.

Cristina Delago was chosen as the mosaic artist through an RFP and Jury process to create the artwork. She worked closely with filmmaker Arnie Lipsey to select the specific images from the film to tell the story in mosaic.

Delago worked for five months in her studio using a base of cement panels and a mix of porcelain tiles, glass and handcrafted porcelain pieces to depict the animated film in colourful mosaic. The panels were installed by the artist with a professional team on site in two days. Once in place, the panels were grouted and received a final coat of sealer.

On August 15, 2010, Councillor Howard Moscoe invited members of the community to participate in the unveiling of the beautification project. It was a moving moment when the covers were removed to reveal the lovely, mosaic art work.