Creative in High Park

The Optical Illusion Box (2019)

Seek out this quietly delightful piece of public art tucked near Emmett Avenue, where artist Pam Lostracco has turned an ordinary utility box into a playful trompe-l'oeil moment. Painted to mirror the park directly behind it, the mural creates a convincing illusion of transparency — with colourful geometric stripes framing what feels like an invitation to step through the canvas. It's the kind of small, joyful discovery that makes wandering Toronto's west-end neighbourhoods so rewarding.