Big Abstract Paintings
I had the opportunity to meet Paul, the owner of a prominent wall, while I was painting near the River Lea in Hackney Wick. Paul owned an impressive 17-metre-high wall at 99 Wallis Road and was enthusiastic about having the space filled with art.
It took over two years to secure proper funding for the wall, but thanks to the Abbey Mural Awards—an award with a long tradition in supporting mural painters—we made it happen. To deliver the project, I obtained my IPAF licence to operate heavy machinery such as cherry pickers and boom lifts.
The entire project took months of meticulous planning and a week to paint. I used spray paint to achieve beautifully saturated colours and tape to ensure my lines remained crisp and precise.
What is the best color for a painting mural?
I believe the best colour to paint a mural depends greatly on the space and the surrounding colours. Colours influence one another, and the surrounding of the space matter as well. I believe less is more and very often limited colour palette allows to achieve better effect. I think too much may create a feeling of mess and lose focal point in the composition.
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.