COLOUR is one of the most miraculous aspects of sight. As light falls on objects that absorb or reflect certain spectrums, our eyes pick up on different colours. Those colours come in many hues and shades, and create a more vibrant world for us to see. I love looking out my window and seeing colour. In Toronto, there is less colour than out of the city, especially in these winter months. But I am lucky to have a large mural visible out my window that is teeming with colour!
The joy I get from seeing this splash of colour in the grey city inspired me to use my Guerilla art project to spread more colour and joy throughout my neighborhood. First I created some uplifting messages I wanted to spread around the city. Then, for a splash of colour, I tied each message to a bright balloon! Balloons are such a throwback to childhood happiness and levity. My intention was to tie these balloons around my neighborhood for others to find and enjoy!
The project started off well, and I was excited to see if anyone would find my balloons. But as you can imagine, on a windy day walking around with a large quantity of balloons is no easy feat! I was buffeted and blown around the streets in a ridiculous fashion, and soon became part of the spectacle. People noticed me and my balloons before I could leave them behind, and even approached me and asked if they could have one! Since all I really wanted was for people to enjoy my colourful bounty, I happily handed them out to anyone who asked. I was particularly pleased when a group of young people who were sat on the street each asked for one, and since the strings were impossibly tangled by this point in the day I handed over my remaining bunch, proud to see how happy it made them. On my walk back along the way I came I noticed several of my balloons were gone, and I hope that means someone found them! I really enjoyed this project, since it gave me an excuse to put out some positive energy with no occasion whatsoever!
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