Hope for Harmony Laura Brown - artist/mentor. Artists – Nayeon Kim, Palwisha Nasir, Daffodil D’Souza. 4346 Kingston Road, Toronto north side of Kingston Road, west of Lawrence Ave. Artists’ Statement Our aim was to create an image representative of the diverse community we have here in Toronto. We wanted to communicate a message of growth, support and hope for a safer and improved Toronto - a harmonious and hopeful city in which everyone can have the opportunity to pursue their aspirations. The Ducklings represent different communities within Toronto. Their youthfulness also represents the ever-changing and ever-growing nature of Toronto. The Loon represents Canada as a whole. It’s a renowned symbol of this country and representative of cohesiveness. The People are representative of diversity, not just cultural and ethnic diversity, but also of age and gender diversity. The Hands are derived from the saying “the future is in our hands”. The Natural Habitat - The umbrella shape of the tree is representative of refuge. The natural environment also represents our hope that we will be able to sustain and even improve upon our natural world for future generations. The Scrolls of paper that are seemingly peeling away from the wall are representative of a sense of discovery. This mural was painted out by the new owners of the building in October 2008.