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Here's something cool I saw in Westport recently on the side of a utility box. Painted by artist Maureen Mayo it depicts Tui family feasting on flowers from the Harakeke (flax) plant. I'm loving the colours.

Linking up with Monday Murals.

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local alien said…
Another colourful mural to brighten your day!
28 January 2024 at 20:16
Fun60 said…
I think it's a great idea to paint the utility boxes.
28 January 2024 at 20:16
roentare said…
A lovely bird theme on the utility box
28 January 2024 at 23:42
Tom said…
...this dresses up the utility box nicely.
29 January 2024 at 00:02
s.c said…
Gives street utilities a complete nicer view. Wonderful.
29 January 2024 at 01:25
Mae Travels said…
Having artists decorate the utility boxes in cities all over the world is a fantastic global trend.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
29 January 2024 at 07:00
magiceye said…
Very nicely done.
29 January 2024 at 14:05
Pauline said…
I always enjoy seeing a utility box nicely decorated as they can be such an eyesore. That one is particularly pretty. Love the colours.
29 January 2024 at 17:24
Bertiebo said…
A nice find. I love it when a utilitybox is painted!
29 January 2024 at 19:01
Sami said…
The birds are beautiful and so is the colourful background. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
29 January 2024 at 21:24
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Nicest utility box I have ever seen!!
30 January 2024 at 04:21
Sharon said…
It's beautiful painted. I finally saw some utility boxes painted here this last weekend. I wondered when we would catch on.
30 January 2024 at 04:39
Tigger's Mum said…
I love the way that such things are treated as a canvas for art. Over here all dark green, orgrey.
31 January 2024 at 00:14
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