Dundalk Street Mural Shortlisted in ‘Best of 2023’ by Street Art Cities
A striking mural gracing Park Street in Dundalk has entered the global limelight, being shortlisted in the “best of 2023” by the renowned Street Art Cities. The vibrant artwork, which pays homage to Roesia de Verdun, a figure steeped in local history and lore, has been brought to life by the acclaimed Studio Giftig.
Immortalizing Roesia de Verdun
The mural’s subject, Roesia de Verdun, is renowned for her role in the construction of the iconic Roche Castle. Her story is tinged with a dark twist, as local legends whisper tales of the castle’s architect meeting an untimely death at her hands, a fatal consequence of a bargain struck for her hand in marriage. The striking artwork resonates with her enduring legacy, featuring emblems like the three swallows from Dundalk’s coat of arms and roses, symbols of her lasting imprint on the town.
Studio Giftig’s Artistic Mastery
The creators behind this masterpiece, Studio Giftig, are no strangers to the world of street art. The duo, Netherlands-based artists Niels van Swaemen and Kaspar van Leek, has a reputation for crafting evocative, large-scale murals that captivate audiences and transform urban landscapes. Their nomination for the Best of 2023 Street Art Cities Awards comes on the heels of their overall award win in 2022, a testament to their consistent artistic excellence.
Street Art Cities: A Platform for Urban Art
Born out of the passion of two street art enthusiasts in 2016, Street Art Cities has grown into a global platform that chronicles street art locations around the world. What started as a simple online map quickly evolved to welcome other enthusiasts, offering them the chance to curate a dedicated website for their city’s street art. Their annual awards spotlight the most compelling street art, inviting the public to cast their votes and engage in a celebration of urban creativity.
The nomination of the Dundalk mural in the prestigious “best of 2023” category is a nod to the town’s vibrant culture and its embrace of street art. As voting opens on the Street Art Cities website, the world will have the chance to recognize this unique blend of history and artistry, immortalized on the streets of Dundalk.