The Artist's Way

Honest Ed's

In The Artist's Way, Toronto-based freelance writer and visual artist Angela Walcott talks about her journey as an artist. She recounts memories as a student in the specialized art program at Central Technical School. After class, she would head over to Honest Ed's to take advantage of the incredible deals. The iconic bargain store, which was located around the corner at Bloor Street and Bathurst Street in downtown Toronto (also known as the Annex), was a rich vibrant hub of activity -- a multicultural epicentre for curious shoppers. Opened in 1948 by Ed Mirvish, this store came to represent more than just bargains. And while it has since been demolished to make way for a new development, its presence still lives on.

In the Garden

Toronto-based freelance writer and visual artist Angela Walcott continues her talk about her journey as an artist. As she prepares for an upcoming visual arts residency, she discusses one of her main sources of inspiration which is the garden. During the pandemic, she began planting indoors because it was accessible. And as the Spring thaw is well on its way, she is looking forward to planting crops in community gardens and visiting local farmer's markets.