The local community raised 40,000 British pounds (about $53,180) as a part of the Wood Street Walls initiative and collectively voted on the mural design. On top of that, London Mayor Sadiq Khan donated another 25,000 pounds ($33,000) toward the project as a part of his Crowdfund London program, which aims to empower community-led creative projects across the city.
Photo: Tim Crocker
Leyton Street is located in northeast London in the borough of Waltham Forest. The neighborhood is known for its diverse population full of creatives who flock to the area as it offers affordable studio spaces.
“Waltham Forest is such an exciting and creative area of east London — now it’s going to look the part, too,” Walala told Dezeen, adding, “Art and colour have an amazing power to spread positivity, especially at the scale of the street. It’s wonderful to have an opportunity to have such a significant impact on the look and feel of an entire neighbourhood.” 