Commercial Drive Tree Mural
Vancouver has some great Murals
And they are constantly changing. If you want to see some great ones take our walk on the East Side that circles around the murally abundant Commercial Drive neighbourhood.
Alternatively, another great option for a walk downtown is the area of Mount Pleasant close to Olympic Village Square, where huge painted facades of bright colours and shapes adorn big industrial office blocks.
Nature and trees feature heavily in Vancouver murals, reflecting local residents’ love of all things outdoors.
Tree murals
A long way from Vancouver, a mural materialized overnight on a residential building in north London.
It has since been confirmed as the creation of Banksy, the now world famous yet unknown street art genius.
The artist it is reported acknowledged their piece through an Instagram post last Monday, ending speculation following its discovery on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park.
Another London tree mural (not a Banksy!)
Situated behind a pollarded tree (currently with no leaves in winter), the mural presents itself to those looking southeast down Hornsey Road.
It includes a depiction of a woman wielding a pressure washer, seemingly spraying green paint along the side of a block of flats.
With the tree foregrounded and the wall serving as its backdrop, the green paint cleverly imitates the foliage of the plant.
What does it mean?
Banksy painted the tree alongside the mural on Hornsey Road for aesthetic reasons. Yet it’s integration into this particular area’s surroundings may carry symbolic meanings about the quality of life in poorer neighbourhoods.
Just like in Vancouver, murals can infuse city life with vibrancy and joy, transforming urban spaces into dynamic outdoor galleries that engage and inspire residents and visitors alike.
Trees have consistently been a popular artistic choice due to their natural beauty, symbolic significance, and ability to complement and enhance various artistic compositions.