WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Artwork in Richmond Hill's Lake Wilcox Park

Portraits meant to capture stages of life from birth to adulthood

Yorkregion.com
May 28, 2019
Simone Joseph

This artwork is bold -- and surprising.

How often have you seen artwork in a park?

JUST THE FACTS

Where: Lake Wilcox Park’s youth area in Richmond Hill (Bayview Avenue and Bayview Park Lane).

What: Art designed by Toronto-based artists Shalak Attack and Bruno Smoky, installed last fall. There are nine pieces (five panels, murals under two shade structures and two graffiti walls).

Why: The portraits are meant to capture the stages of life from birth to adulthood, suggesting that while our formative years are important, coming-of-age is a lifelong journey.

Who: "Shalak Attack" is a Canadian-Chilean artist. For more than a decade, she has participated in projects and exhibitions across the world. Shalak collaborates with her Brazilian street artist husband “Bruno Smoky.”

Youth Area Official Opening: Saturday, June 8, 1 to 4 p.m. (rain or shine); official welcome at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy DJ, breakdancing, beatboxing and interactive activities -- skateboarding, beach volleyball, fitness and basketball lessons, a Rubik's Cube competition, a video game lounge, skate shows and artist demonstration.

For more: 905-771-8800 or access@richmondhill.ca.