pillars of justice

the "pillars of justice" is a 20-foot wide steel sculpture by Edwina Sandys and is located in front of the toronto courthouse. it consists of a stylized courthouse façade the pediment of which is supported by two rows of human-shaped columns. the columns represent the 12-person jury, the part of the legal system in which the public most often participates. however, there are only eleven columns, the artist's intent was for a person to stand in that vacant space and imagine being that important twelfth juror. you can see that vacant spot third from the right.

i have never been called for jury duty in all of my 25-some years here. my sister had been called twice but each time she was rejected because she's always falling asleep.

i like the juxtaposition of the cold steel metal and the softness of the red leaves of the maple tree draped above the columns.

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i was surprised and a tad bit horrified that my overlayed selfie from the 29th of october made a brief appearance on the popular page today. well, a good 8 hours in total, it was. but i wish to thank you for your kind visits and comments and your generous favs; know that they are always appreciated.

[👑 AnaZad]

Wonderful find and capture. Love those Pillars of Justice, as well as your composition including the red leaves branches. FAV.

[Maggiemae]

The red leaves do complement this picture of stolidness (if there is such a word!) No monkey business in this court!

[Sally Ings]

The framing by the red leaves really enhances the shot. Our judicial system doesn't use juries, the judge's decision is final!

[Valerie D]

I like this, and the contrast in texture. Cold steel vs. nature's soft color and texture. Very nice.

[Tammie]

Those colors really give this statue some life. Great framing.

[Terry]

unusual and very cool

[Claire]

Very interesting piece and those orange leaves/flowers make a great colour addition

[June]

It's a great sculpture, I like the way the gap was left for people to stand there. Those female ones have very slim waists!! The grey is brought to life by the wonderful autumn colours.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Like all the others who have noticed them, I think the leaves enhance the shot too. I also like the artist's concept. Both the sculpture and photo are well done!

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

very nice shot and colors

[Cathrine Mitchell]

This is interesting and well thought out by the artist. Thank you for sharing your commentary as well as the lovely composition with the brilliant leaves in the foreground.

[bkb in the city]

Awesome sculpture and great shot. I was called for jury duty once way back when I was only 18 years old. I did not picked as I am sure they thought I was to young

[Dixie Goode]

I love the artists concept and your capture of it. You know I have lived here since 1989 when pelican bay prison opened. Since half our county is inmates in a giant prison, we have a lot of jury duty. I get called a couple times each year and have been selected three times but once the case ended right after jury selection when he changed his plea.