Modern abstract mural
I met Paul, the wall owner, while I was painting next to the river in Hackney. He told me he had a wall for me to paint. The size of the wall exceeded my biggest expectations—it measured over 17 meters.
It took over two years to secure proper funding for the wall, but thanks to the Abbey Mural Awards, we made it happen. To deliver the project, I obtained my IPAF license to operate heavy machinery like cherry pickers and boom lifts.
The entire project took months to plan and a week to paint. I used spray paint to achieve beautifully saturated colors and tape to ensure my lines were crisp.
What is the best color for a painting mural?
I believe the best color to paint a mural depends greatly on the space and the surrounding colors. Colors influence one another, and the colors of the space matter. With this in mind, I designed "The River Lea" mural. My goal was to create something unique to the space, offering an interesting visual alternative to what is typically considered "traditional street art."
What made me happiest was the reaction from the local community. The language of abstraction is very universal, and it can appeal to people regardless of their background or age.