Peace to the Past, Reach for the Future
Special Project # 20
Artists: Esmaa Mohamoud, Bryan Espiritu
Medium: Sculpture
Project Type: Special Projects
Neighbourhood: Downtown
As the Raptors turn 25, two Toronto artists create an 18-foot (5.5 metre) sculpture—honouring the NBA champions’ past, imagining their future and celebrating the diverse communities that support them.
The Artists
Esmaa Mohamoud, Toronto, Canada
Bryan Espiritu, Toronto, Canada
Bryan Espiritu is an artist, designer and creative producer from Toronto. He’s worked on creative for major brands, as well as created his own paintings. Esmaa Mohamoud is an African-Canadian sculptor and installation artist working in Toronto. Her sculptures and installations focus on the navigation of Black bodies in contemporary spaces.
Acknowledgements
Sponsored by
This artwork was co-commissioned by MLSE's Toronto Raptors and City of Toronto to open the anniversary season for the team. Creative direction was led by Mark Vallena.