Toronto Berczy Park Revitalization | ?m | ?s

[Youranthony1]

I like it! Looks much better in person.

 

[junctionist]

How do you pronounce Berczy? His zombie will let you know soon enough.

 

[isaidso]

I say 'Burr Zee'.

 

[Towered]

The zombie hands are awesome.

 

[Ryan_T]

Yes, very provocative.


As if there's something buried underneath this thriving city/civilization trying to break out of the seemingly whimsical dog park, and old establishment financial district.

 

[T.E.C.II]

Reminds me of the giant hand from "Cabin in the Woods".

Also, wasn't there supposed to be some "Jacob's Ladder" sculpture?

 

[jje1000]

Looks more like someone underground stretching or posing.

I also wonder how long it'll be until someone hangs up something between the two hands.

 

[Froggy]

According to this:

Designed by Toronto artist Luis Jacob, the artwork encompasses two giant bronze hands, with a rope lattice suspended between the fingers, forming a whimsical string game. It’s perfect for climbing, swinging, playing, or a backdrop for a casual badminton game or a great ‘selfie’ photo moment. The installation, including the intricate rope-work, will be completed by late November, with a public unveiling planned for Spring 2018.

 

[T.E.C.II]

Oh, so this is Jacob's Ladder?

 

[heatscore]

How do you pronounce Berczy? His zombie will let you know soon enough.

Ive always said 'Berk-zee' out of habit, but I think isaidso has it right with 'Burr-zee'

 

[AndreaPalladio]

In the hood we say Burt-zee. Fancy people say Beart-zee.

 

[jozl]

I quite like the hands. Looks like they are emerging from a subterranean world. They are much more interesting in person.

 

[slicecom]

I was told by a local historian that the correct pronunciation is "Bear-Ski". She told me to think of a bear on skis.

 

[Avenue]

According to this:

Designed by Toronto artist Luis Jacob, the artwork encompasses two giant bronze hands, with a rope lattice suspended between the fingers, forming a whimsical string game. It’s perfect for climbing, swinging, playing, or a backdrop for a casual badminton game or a great ‘selfie’ photo moment. The installation, including the intricate rope-work, will be completed by late November, with a public unveiling planned for Spring 2018.

This is another hilarious case of old people not getting social media and its users... Something doesn't just become a backdrop for a "great 'selfie' photo moment", just because it's there. Like, has anyone ever taken a selfie with the statues in the median of University Avenue?

 

[Christopher Brown]