Warsaw's ‘King of the murals' is back, this time with a huge smog-friendly tribute to Wola
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- 25 Jan 2022
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Originally carving his reputation on account of his surreal water colours, the last three years have seen Brzozowski’s work given the XL treatment with six murals based upon his designs already present around the capital.
Now, a seventh is approaching completion in the district of Wola. Featuring trademark touches such as floating residents and vibrantly coloured landmarks, the latest was created on the behest of ZGN Wola, the real estate management department of the western district.
Covering an area of 375 sq/m, it was painted almost entirely with anti-smog paints and purposefully created to neutralize nitrogen oxides and other pollutants.
As with his previous large format projects, the mural is a dreamlike tribute to the surrounding area, with several iconic buildings presented from the past and the present.
Taking prime place are the pair of gas tanks visible from Zachodnia station. Erected during the Industrial Revolution, these two rotundas were finally decommissioned in 1978 and have since become a favourite hunting ground for urban explorers.
Nicknamed “Wola’s Colosseum” on account of their ruined state and circular shape, these red brick hulks have become iconic symbols of the area.
Brzozowski told TFN: “The most exciting thing about this project is that we have painted three walls in all – usually murals are executed on a single blank wall, but in this case I was able to transform an entire building into a work of art.” Read More…
