‘Warmth In A New Place’ Mural (2025) by Leyland Adams
About the Art
The mural speaks of the diaspora coming from warm places with tropical backgrounds and the journey one takes to get to this new land of boreal forests, evergreen trees, and oak leaves. The isolation that can occur as well as the hope for new opportunities and the unknown that comes along with it. I wanted to create something that had the energy and sophistication of a modern piece of art, something one might find in a gallery. The orange blossom has significance in north african culture as a symbol of joy, renewal and spiritual blessing, integral in hospitable practices creating a welcoming scent and atmosphere. The art aims to create a real depth that pops out at the viewer, almost tricking the eye into seeing 3-dimensionality.
About the Artist
Toronto Artist Leyland Adams is a creative person of colour who has always pushed boundaries, including the boundaries of accessible art. Working with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Adams is making murals accessible for people with visual impairment, while beautifying his community. | @leylandadams
Kudos to our partners in art!
Thank you to the City of Toronto Outside Mural & Street Art Program for financial support to make this public art project possible. Thanks to the Oakwood Village BIA for project coordination and community liaison support, and thanks to Carlos Pires for providing the wall space for public art.