Roxy Maymo's Fry Mural

If you venture north off Dundas up to Elizabeth Street, you will discover an artistic hidden gem, tucked away within an entrance of a back alley. It is a heroic representation of a local legend named Roxanne Talbot – know as Foxy Roxy – owner of the ever-popular homemade fast-food joint Maymo’s Fry. Roxanne is renowned not only for her tasty dishes but also for her kindness and generosity. While her patio restaurant is recognized as a welcoming place, she frequently gives meals to homeless people and, during the winter when her restaurant shuts down, she collects and gives clothing to people in need.

The mural was painted by an artist named Milk Box and has a rather cartoonish sensibility. The figure of Roxanne appears to emerge from a jagged tear in the wall. It looks like she is just about to flip an egg (or a flower) while gazing off into the distant sky. Clearly, Roxanne takes her work seriously. Underneath a little girl hangs on the tear, seemingly trying to get into or outside of the space. It is unknown who this little girl is. Her identity is made all the more mysterious as we cannot see her face. Perhaps she is the inner child of Roxanne, or maybe she is the personification of family cooking knowledge and tradition passed down from generation to generation.

Image sourced from the Tourism London website, https://www.londontourism.ca/murals