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Melinda Butt


Another mural from Whangarei this week. Painted by artist Melinda Butt who describes her art as being on a mission to transform neglected functional spaces into bright enlivening experiences for the enjoyment of the community. I'm not sure what this one is but it's part of the Street Prints Manaia Festival.

Linking up with Mural Monday

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local alien said…
That mural is certainly an enlivening experience. Wonderful art
17 April 2022 at 18:25
Tigger's Mum said…
What is the building and the space around it used for? Interesting mural and I'm wondering about the people who use the space around it / are influenced by it.
17 April 2022 at 21:28
Tom said…
...she sure transformed a neglected space!
17 April 2022 at 23:38
Red said…
You may not be sure what this one is but I like it. It's made good use of weaving in some of the building like the windows.
18 April 2022 at 04:03
Bill said…
I like this mural, a wonderful abstract. Thanks for the link to her website, she has some beauties on there too.
18 April 2022 at 04:43
At Home In New Zealand said…
Well, it certainly does brighten up what looks like it could have been a rather dull corner.
18 April 2022 at 08:20
Amila said…
This is a beautiful mural and sure it has transformed this space from a dull look to a wonderful attraction.
18 April 2022 at 13:45
Sami said…
Windows, the sea, a bird... looks quite interesting.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
18 April 2022 at 23:45
RedPat said…
I like that one a lot. Would like it on my place.
19 April 2022 at 11:37
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