An underground Toronto icon has transformed a TTC streetcar stop to look like a giant duck, and it's a totally on-brand move for the viral folk artist, who is known for walking the city streets, it's no surprise that this multidisciplinary artist has taken a duck-themed approach to his works. Mallard has been gaining attention around the city since 2023, when social media lit up with photos and videos of a bizarre human-duck hybrid roaming the streets.
Mallard wrote on Instagram that the idea to transform a TTC stop stemmed from a digital rendering idea produced last year. He says that he"got a lot of funny looks as I went about my business" painting the installation, adding,"let's hope it remains unmolested for a while!","This is beautiful. We need more art on our streets to make them more lively, engaging and pleasant.
As to whether the duck art was sanctioned by City officials, the TTC's Stuart Green tells blogTO,"I'm not sure how the duck got there, but it's beautiful." Green calls the installation"a fun and creative way to brighten up the commute along this stretch of College," and I'm inclined to agree with him on that.Hot Docs cinema in Toronto is closing its doors as organization floundersToronto mad at Ticketmaster again after Chappelle shows sell out in secondsCan subcultures survive in the internet age?