Holy Graffiti or Holy Mural?

Paul Iddon

On September 1st 2011, the BBC reported on a newly discovered "Bansky". But not a "Bansky" if you know what I mean.

The mural in Avenham Park, Preston, created by a mystery spray painter, is believed to depict Saint Teresa, who lived in the 16th century. Not exactly a "Banksy" as the artist is believed to be known only as "Parle". It has been painted on the front of a disused building on the Vernon Carus cricket field in Avenham Park,

Now in a bit of a state of dis-repair, parts of it have fallen off or have been vandalised.


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Paul.

Earache

Banksy certainly helped "legitimize" urban guerrilla art - so, I think we can accept these *murals* as a now, inescapable artifact of the inner-city environment.
Personally, I like 'em....
Nice image! I like the oblique angle.

Paul Iddon

Thanks Eric.

I took a fair few shots from different perspectives, settling on this one in the end.

Paul.