Parkdale: Photo Essay by Loki

Parkdale, one of the many neighbourhoods in Toronto, is particularly intriguing due to its history of Tibetan and Mongolian enclaves. However, these enclaves are endangered due to the rise of gentrification in the area, which is why I decided to focus my photo essay on this neighbourhood.

Loki

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 22:20

Photo Essays

Previously, I was unfamiliar with the area, until my tattoo artist moved there. Upon roaming the streets surrounding the parlour, I immediately noticed the juxtaposition between the trendy, expensive boutiques, and the shabby apartment buildings that surrounded them. When given the assignment, I was determined to explore an area that was unfamiliar to me which made Parkdale a suitable subject of focus.

Stairs coming down from a building. Graffiti on the wall that states always on the run. A person looking at a wall of graffiti A wall of art and graffiti. A wall of art and graffiti of icons smiling and dancing. Gardening Building of Councillor Gord Perks Wall of art and states Parkdale food stories Balcony of building. A townhouse. A close up of apartment building.

Loki is in her fourth year, studying Criminology, Sociology, and Women and Gender Studies at UTM. She has a penchant for social justice, and art (all platforms). When she’s not at school, she’s at work, or she’s volunteering for the school’s Sexual Education Centre. In the very little time that she has for herself, she enjoys seeing her friends over coffee, and finding new places to discover in Toronto.

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