MURALS IN WATERFORD 22/08/2017—14/08/2025

The Waterford Walls Festival in 2021, marking its seventh iteration, significantly expanded its artistic footprint across Waterford City and County. This report meticulously details the murals added during this period, identifying participating artists and their associated locations. Key innovations in 2021 included the geographical expansion of the festival, the introduction of the #MovingMurals augmented reality application, and a dedicated Mentorship Programme for emerging artists. Furthermore, this discussion provides an overview of the extensive mural landscape existing prior to 2021, highlighting the festival's cumulative impact since its inception in 2014. A critical component of this discussion involves the identification and resolution of conflicting information found within various public records, ensuring a precise and verifiable account of the 2021 event and its historical context.
BY SONNY SUNDANCER PHOTOGRAPHED 2021 Extraordinary was created by the South African artist Sonny Sundancer. I first photographed this in 2019 about a year...

BY SONNY SUNDANCER PHOTOGRAPHED 2021

Extraordinary was created by the South African artist Sonny Sundancer. I first photographed this in 2019 about a year after it was originally painted.
Sonny…
MURAL BY DAN LEO 2 PARK ROAD WATERFORD Dan Leo is a British street artist, born in London, who moved to Ireland at a young age. He is a multidisciplinary...

MURAL BY DAN LEO 2 PARK ROAD WATERFORD

Dan Leo is a British street artist, born in London, who moved to Ireland at a young age. He is a multidisciplinary artist known for his murals, paintings, and…
MURAL BY MR CENZ The Waterford Walls festival, including Mr. Cenz's significant contribution, has been overwhelmingly celebrated for its...

MURAL BY MR CENZ

The Waterford Walls festival, including Mr. Cenz's significant contribution, has been overwhelmingly celebrated for its transformative effect on the city.…
MURALS PHOTOGRAPHED JULY 2018 Having learned about Waterford Walls, I began visiting the city annually. I usually try to visit in August or September...

MURALS PHOTOGRAPHED JULY 2018

Having learned about Waterford Walls, I began visiting the city annually. I usually try to visit in August or September to photograph the most recent murals.…
SONNY SUNDANCER WORKING ON HIS MURAL The "Electric Fury" mural is located on Newgate Street in Waterford, Ireland. This striking artwork was created as part...

SONNY SUNDANCER WORKING ON HIS MURAL

The "Electric Fury" mural is located on Newgate Street in Waterford, Ireland. This striking artwork was created as part of the annual Waterford Walls festival.…
THE SCRIBBLE GRID IN ACTION he scribble grid, also known as a doodle grid or lazy grid, is a clever technique used by artists, especially muralists,...

THE SCRIBBLE GRID IN ACTION

he scribble grid, also known as a doodle grid or lazy grid, is a clever technique used by artists, especially muralists, to scale up a design from a small…
BY ANIMALITOLAND FROM ARGENTINA Animalitoland's mural from the 2018 festival is located on Doyle Street, near its junction with St Ignatius Street. The...

BY ANIMALITOLAND FROM ARGENTINA

Animalitoland's mural from the 2018 festival is located on Doyle Street, near its junction with St Ignatius Street. The mural depicts a large, purplish,…
FLOWERS ON THE STREET BY LULA GROCE The story begins with the original mural's creator, Lula Goce. A Spanish artist with a distinctive path, her work is...

FLOWERS ON THE STREET BY LULA GROCE

The story begins with the original mural's creator, Lula Goce. A Spanish artist with a distinctive path, her work is uniquely informed by her formal academic…
NERONE THE ARTIST AND HIS ART This article provides a comprehensive overview of the French street artist and graphic designer known as Nerone, whose...

NERONE THE ARTIST AND HIS ART

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the French street artist and graphic designer known as Nerone, whose work is a highlight of the Waterford…
MURAL BY MAKER AND LAND The third and most recent layer of the wall's history began in 2021 when the 2017 mural was replaced by a new work by...

MURAL BY MAKER AND LAND

The third and most recent layer of the wall's history began in 2021 when the 2017 mural was replaced by a new work by the Spanish artist duo Maker & Land. The…
LAURA A MURAL BY TAQUEN The collaboration between Taquen and the Waterford Walls festival was a natural fit. Founded by Edel Tobin, the...

LAURA A MURAL BY TAQUEN

The collaboration between Taquen and the Waterford Walls festival was a natural fit. Founded by Edel Tobin, the festival’s mission is to use art for urban…
THE SAME BUT DIFFERENT Zabou is a French street artist who now calls London home. She's a master of large-scale, realistic murals, and her...

THE SAME BUT DIFFERENT

Zabou is a French street artist who now calls London home. She's a master of large-scale, realistic murals, and her style is instantly recognisable. Her work…
OF THE HOOK WAS A WORK IN PROGRESS The fact that the mural remained unfinished after five days is an inherent part of the public art festival experience....

OF THE HOOK WAS A WORK IN PROGRESS

The fact that the mural remained unfinished after five days is an inherent part of the public art festival experience. Large-scale mural production is a live…
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR Kitsune Jolene, a Belgian muralist, is a significant figure in contemporary street art, celebrated for her emotional,...

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR

Kitsune Jolene, a Belgian muralist, is a significant figure in contemporary street art, celebrated for her emotional, narrative-driven works. Her 2023…