The George Street Diner shut its doors right before St. Patrick’s Day, and following a break-in on Good Friday, owner Ash Farrelly had the windows boarded up.
Now, the drab plywood is being covered up with artwork supporting her business and Toronto’s frontline workers. Artists across the city have been lending their talents to help bring a little levity to many Toronto businesses that were forced to close amid the pandemic. “I decided since we were putting all the boards up, that it would be a good idea to get a local artist who volunteered their time, to create something beautiful amongst this misery,” Farrelly said.