Before I Die, I want to… see the Before I Die Wall in Toronto.
COMPLETED!
If you are not familiar with the project, it is a public chalkboard wall painted on the side of a building where people can write, with chalk, one thing that they wish they could do before they die, anonymously – a public version of your bucket list.
Before I Die is a positive, community-oriented public art project taking place around the world. Each interactive mural transforms a neglected or inactive space into a constructive place where people can share their hopes and dreams.
Created by artist Candy Chang in her New Orleans neighbourhood, the project has expanded to cities across the globe. Taken together, the Before I Die project has captured a snapshot of the values our communities hold dear at this moment in history.”
— (Written on a sign posted on the wall)
I have been amazed with this idea ever since I heard of it from Pinterest and when I heard that it was coming to Toronto, I was super excited! The wall in Toronto was put up on the side of a construction site on the corner of Queen and Dufferin, and when I went it was COVERED in writing.
Unfortunately I did not get to see the launch of the wall, but I feel that seeing it a few days later is better. This way, I got to see the “Before I Die” covered in statements, as it was meant to be, rather than clean and just the stenciled background. Plus, I got to add my own!
It was amazing seeing everyones “Before I Die” statement. Some were funny, some were inspirational and some were very creative. A few of my favourites include (and I have tons of pictures to show),
Before I Die, I want to… See gay marriage allowed everywhere
Before I Die, I want to… Watch the Leafs Win the Cup
Before I Die, I want to… Marry Y-O-U
Before I Die, I want to… Choose my favourite parent
Before I Die, I want to… be Batman
Before I Die, I want to… Say YES
Before I Die, I want to… Swim with whale sharks
Before I Die, I want to… Take off the mask because nobody cared before
Before I Die, I want to… Chug Listerine for the thrill
Before I Die, I want to… Create something that lives FOREVER
I encourage all of you to go see this wall and perhaps even write a statement for yourself. There are tons of walls put up all over the world. Check out the Before I Die website (beforeidie.cc) to see if there is one in your area, and if not, find out how you can start one.
As well, if you’d like to hear more wall posts put up on the wall in Toronto, follow @beforeidieto on Twitter.
I want to hear your “Before I Die” statement? Comment below.
Before I die, I want to….
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