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Sickened

In Hamilton Ontario, were the homeless line the trails, occupy children's parks and playgrounds, an surround the Art Galley of Hamilton, I see public art.

The things that come to mind most are the lighted billboard style displays in Gore park, the big Sail structure in the parking lot at the foit of bay St., and the Indian 'bead' thing at pier 4.

I am sickened to my ire at the sight of each of these perversions of good sense and sensibility.

Encoraging hate throhgh Fudiciary theft, to pretend that perverse cltures and 'Art' have any meaning or worth in a society that is cannibalizing it's poor to keep the over paid 'service' providers well employed and far over paid.

Mark Harrington

42 East 18th St.

Hamilton ON L9A4N7

Gordon Leverton’s mural

One of my favourite public art pieces is Gordon Leverton’s mural near Ottawa Street. As a painter in Hamilton myself, I have a lot of respect for Gordon’s work and what he has accomplished in his career. Seeing his work accessible to the public and in such a large format inspires me to continue in my own artistic practice. I also have a deep appreciation for making art available to the public. So many people are nervous to enter a gallery and this brings the gallery to them.

Ad-vocacy

Hi there . My name is Justin & I’m new to Hamilton. As someone who has been overcoming a 3 year struggle with mental health , suicide , and homelessness , I can say that the city is both raw , humbling and very resourceful. I am very grateful to not be defined by these terms , but have them shape who I am becoming. I know that in the context of mental health , homelessness , and other circumstances , especially over all well being , there is individual and collective expression that finds its way through a variety…