Neighbourlink North York's Thanksgiving Silent Auction

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NeighbourLink North York a local charity in Willowdale is grateful to City Lights Fellowship & Mission for hosting the first Graffiti Jam to raise funds for our local food bank the 415 Food Hub. 


On Sunday, September 22nd, artists took to Mel Lastman Square to create one-of-a-kind graffiti art. These paintings will be part of a silent auction to raise funds for Thanksgiving Pop Up. On Friday October 11 we will distribute fresh turkeys, chickens, produce, pies and more to families experiencing food insecurity. 


You can own of these incredible works of art all while supporting the most vulnerable in our community!

The Auction closes Friday, October 11 at 5:00PM

Piece by Angel Carrillo item
Piece by Angel Carrillo
$80

Current bid

Angel Carrillo is an artist and tattoo shop owner at Southside Ink Creative Studio. 3348 Lakeshore Blvd West Follow us on Instagram @scs.to. Dimensions: 3'x8ft' (two 3'x4' canvases) See full piece at www.neighbourlink.org/thanksgiving

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Piece by Erin “Rock” Zimerman item
Piece by Erin “Rock” Zimerman
$100

Current bid

Erin “Rock” Zimerman is a key fixture in Toronto’s graffiti subculture, having painted in the city for 25+ years. He is currently employed with the Toronto District School Board as a permanent teacher at Oasis Skateboard Factory, an award-winning arts and entrepreneurship high school program. Erin holds a BFA from OCADU and a BEd from York University. Instagram: @manhatrock Dimensions: 3'x8ft' (two 3'x4' canvases) See full piece at www.neighbourlink.org/thanksgiving

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Piece by Battle item
Piece by Battle
$100

Current bid

Graffiti artist “Battle” is originally from London, Ontario. His work has focused on large public social and religious murals incorporating stylized letters done with spray paint. Instagram: @battlegraffiti Dimensions: 3'x8ft' (two 3'x4' canvases) See full piece at www.neighbourlink.org/thanksgiving

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Piece by Renier Torres Calvo item
Piece by Renier Torres Calvo
$75

Starting bid

Renier Torres Calvo, also known as REAT, was born in Puerto Rico and has since relocated to Ontario, Canada. He is a graffiti writer and art teacher from Puerto Rico. He started painting graffiti in the sixth grade, around the age of 12 and has been active for more than 20 years. Representing Puerto Rico and USA in graffiti jams in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and Canada. He is a certified Fine Art and Art Teacher with lots of experience working with youth of different ages and backgrounds. Instagram: @reat1coa Dimensions: 3'x8ft' (two 3'x4' canvases) See full piece at www.neighbourlink.org/thanksgiving

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Piece by Dan Cruz item
Piece by Dan Cruz
$75

Current bid

“Doing good can be difficult. Being good can also be challenging. Saints did it, we should too. Saint More.” Graffiti is what started Dan Cruz’s love of hip-hop. He started spraying as a kid and blessed that he still gets to as a “bigger kid”. “I still got a ways to go, but having great mentors, big homies, and a community make the process a lot more worth it.” Instagram: @druzcan Dimensions: 3'x8ft' (two 3'x4' canvases) See full piece at www.neighbourlink.org/thanksgiving

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Piece by Brother Moises item
Piece by Brother Moises
$150

Current bid

Brother Moises, formerly known as Luvs, is a Toronto-based creative. His roots in hip-hop have guided him to study graffiti and fine arts in back alleys, abandoned buildings, on trains and in books. He was a bad student and after several failed attempts finally graduated from an art program at Humber College. However, some of his greatest teachers have been from lived experiences and failures. He has had the privilege of traveling to paint murals and teach art abroad. Places including Colombia, New York, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Florida, Baltimore, Alberta, Ottawa, Montreal, Windsor, and across the GTA. Dimensions: 3'x8ft' (two 3'x4' canvases) See full piece at www.neighbourlink.org/thanksgiving

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Piece by R item
Piece by R
$75

Starting bid

Most of “R”s work is tucked away in a sketchbook, but he was inspired by those around him to create this piece for others to see. He is a quiet admirer of hip-hop, but is excited to continue expressing himself through its art forms. Dimensions: 3'x8ft' (two 3'x4' canvases) See full piece at www.neighbourlink.org/thanksgiving

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Piece by WLHS (Rev. William Min) item
Piece by WLHS (Rev. William Min)
$75

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WLHS (Rev. William Min) is an aspiring turntablist, graffiti writer, and pastor from Penetanguishene, who feels late to the game (but better late than never). He serves as youth and outreach coordinator at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Barrie. With a background in illustration and graphic design, he has had a love for graffiti for many years. But it was not until he connected with Youngdo Kang and the Citylights ministry that he found likeminded people and a place to bring together his love for the Lord and hip hop together in fellowship and practice. But his favourite thing in the world is getting to be the husband to his beautiful wife Tori and the proud father of 4 incredible boys. Instagram: @wlhs.notesandbeats Dimensions: 3'x8ft' (two 3'x4' canvases) See full piece at www.neighbourlink.org/thanksgiving

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