The immensely talented street artist Emma Blake has honoured Lizzo with a stunning mural of the singer’s Cuz I Love You tour image on Chatham Row, Dublin.
Ahead of Lizzo’s show in the Olympia Theatre on November 10th, a mural of the singer went up on the side of Chatham Row and South William Street. Reacting to news of the mural, Lizzo posted on Twitter “WAIT… OMG.”
WAIT… OMG ???? https://t.co/4P6eRAAtSG
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) November 4, 2019
If the mural wasn’t gorgeous enough, there is still more to come as it’s only the typical Irish downpour which has sadly prevented further work. Martina Keogh, who worked on the mural alongside Blake, replied to Lizzo’s reaction with, “It’s not finished yet but it’s amazing, as is my super talented, powerful, female street artist friend.”
https://twitter.com/Martinakeogh90/status/1191313105852272640
Further highlighting the difficulties of working with the weather, Blake posted on Twitter, “Day 1 of this finished. Supposed to be finishing it today if the rain ever eases up! Wouldn’t usually post a WIP photo here but since other people have already posted it online here yiz are.”
Day 1 of this finished. Supposed to be finishing it today if the rain ever eases up! Wouldn't usually post a WIP photo here but since other people have already posted it online here yiz are ?♀️ @Warnermusicirl @lizzo @Martinakeogh90 pic.twitter.com/QvQk1Tb0lo
— Emmalene Blake (@emmaleneblake) November 4, 2019
Blake has created many wonderful pieces of art across the city. Recently, she created a mural of Sister Michael from the Derry Girls with the caption “Another hotel? Christ” on the side of the Bernard Shaw.
Finished this piece yesterday morning @TheBernardShaw of Sister Michael not impressed with the The Shaw being knocked down for ANOTHER hotel. We don't need more hotels, we need our creative spaces protected & we need affordable housing. Cheers for the nod of approval @siobhni ? pic.twitter.com/d7KlQUfLpA
— Emmalene Blake (@emmaleneblake) November 4, 2019
Detailing the progress of the Lizzo mural, Martina wrote, “Took the whole day but so worth it for the queen @lizzo I know what you’re all thinking how did I do the orange background? But look @emmaleneblake made it better with the actual art.”
https://twitter.com/Martinakeogh90/status/1191316830180261889
The two of them have formed a dream team bringing a splash of colour to the grey streets of Dublin that has everyone “feeling good as hell.” One Twitter user said, “Can’t believe I get to pass by a Lizzo mural every day.”
https://twitter.com/mezzosophano/status/1191275101905444864
When tickets for Lizzo’s Dublin show sold out in seconds after they went up for sale, fans were left disappointed and frustrated. Yet this celebration of the singer has lifted everyone’s spirits. Street art in Dublin continues to thrive, heading in new and exciting directions regardless of rain or shine.
As Lizzo sings, “If I’m shinin’, everybody gonna shine.”
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