Regency Florists Mural

Murals that are painted in a graffiti style are very dynamic, colourful, and whimsical. These characteristics make them very accessible for people of various ages and backgrounds. There is no doubt, therefore, that a well-done graffiti style mural instantly brightens up a space and gets noticed. But there is more than meets the eye. If you look closely at a graffiti style mural it is hard to wrap one’s head around how the artists are able to create such fluid, crisp and spontaneous forms with a can, or several cans of spray paint. The sheer skill, dexterity, and control that the artist must possess, in order to paint in this style, is simply mind-numbing and, in a sense, mysterious. If you ever get a chance to watch a graffiti style artist at work, I recommended you do so, and you will see that they truly extoll the deftness of a magician.

Fortunately, London has a rich history of graffiti art and with that, a robust graffiti community. The latest graffiti style mural can be found on the west facing exterior wall of Regency Florists at 773 Dundas Street. One of London’s most treasured graffiti artists, Brad Biederman, created a rather fitting image that is guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day. Amidst a flowing conglomeration of blue fluffy clouds and pink flowers hovers a loveable cartoon honeybee, satisfied and filled to the gills with the golden nectar. In addition to adding aesthetic diversity to the public art horizon of the Old East Village, perhaps Biederman is giving a tacit acknowledgment to the local community of those who support pollinators. Indeed, many pollinator gardens are located close by.

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