How graffiti can open our minds to valuing art and each other | Elicser Elliott | TEDxToronto

Whether encased in galleries or painted on city walls, art is key to opening our hearts and minds. Elicser Elliott provides lessons through graffiti to value art and each other. Elicser Elliott is a well-known Toronto graffiti artist who was born in Montreal and grew up on the West Indian island of Saint Vincent. His work has been featured in the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Institute for Contemporary Culture and publications like Mix Magazine and Spacing. His distinctive artwork is created by using aerosol spray paint and often depicts different characters or collages. The work of Elicser is highly visible in major cities from Canada to South America to South Africa. Elicser leads the change in the character-based movement in Toronto. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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