The Rosemont bridge that merges with Van Horne connects Mile End neighborhood with Le Plateau. In the background, you see a massive glass condo complex they built up over the Rosemont metro station, there must be hundreds of units. In the foreground, you see the end of the overpass bridge, with a gravel walking path that I was standing on next to my bike as usual. Another artist was around, they had a professional camera setup and were taking long-exposure pictures of the graffiti under the bridge, probably with the same idea I had. Since this bridge is going to be demolished and replaced, it might be the last chances to paint it. But the painting I did tells more of a story. Under the bridge someone had installed a plywood box complete with a door and padlock for security. It was surrounded by pots and pails full of items. Then off to the left on the other side of the path, there was a small structure made from wooden shipping palettes, and inside of it there was a wooden chair with a toilette seat on it and a hole. It was a do-it-yourself outhouse.
Over and under, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, September 2025
In this scene, you can see all the graffiti under the bridge, even the pylon had graffiti on it. All by the same person, PJD25! The pylon had a flyer attached with an image of the nearby factory and water-tower structure that is derelict. The city is deciding what to do with it, and this flyer was advertising a community feedback event where people can talk to city officials about the project.
Graffiti under bridge, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, September 2025
Here is a quick painting of the sun over the bridge. Unfortunately a large truck was dropping off dumpsters nearby and it was making an incredible racket so I had to hurry this one and move on.
Sun over bridge, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, September 2025
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