This is a whimsical application of cornice pieces from the original Bank of Toronto Building. Drawing on the iconic symbol of the noble lion as protector over his community and connecting to the rich lion iconography in the monuments along University Avenue, this assemblage will become a memorable and powerful piece in Relic Park.
The pieces are arranged in a circular form looking outwards and forming a ring of watchful faces that
appear to float overhead, suspended on a framework of steel columns. A green roof located on the top side of the slabs will support a crown of diverse woodland native plants that can be found at Guild Park and Gardens and would also have grown in the downtown core in precolonial times.
