Nadia Lloyd
Toronto-based artist Nadia Lloyd started sewing face masks out of repurposed cushion covers in 2020.1 Lloyd has a self-described obsession with the Toronto skyline, which features prominently in her work, including on this Toronto Pride mask, which was seen on the face of Toronto Mayor, John Tory.2
Lloyd co-designed this Black Lives Matter (BLM) Toronto mask with her son in the summer of 2020, following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Minnesota.3 The mask was meant to engage people in conversation and raise awareness to create change. Lloyd donated $5 from the sale of every BLM Toronto mask to the Toronto chapter of the Black Lives Matter foundation.4 The mask gained national attention when it was seen on Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, and players of the NBA team.
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Toronto Pride Skyline Mask (left)
Nadia Lloyd
Toronto, ON
Polyester cotton blend fabric with polypropylene filter in the center with elastic ties
2020
FRC2021.01.003
Black Lives Matter Toronto Mask (below)
Nadia Lloyd
Toronto, ON
Polyester cotton blend fabric with polypropylene filter in the center with elastic ties
2020
FRC2021.01.004
Mayor John Tory wearing the Toronto Pride Skyline mask. Image from nadialloyd.com. (external link)
Toronto Raptors player wearing the Black Lives Matter Toronto mask. Image from nadialloyd.com. (external link)
Toronto Raptors coach, Nick Nurse, wearing the Black Lives Matter Toronto mask. Image from nadialloyd.com. (external link)
Image by Nadia Lloyd.
Image by Nadia Lloyd.
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Image by Nadia Lloyd.