Residents said they were “proud and delighted” at the thought of the anonymous artist choosing their street for his latest mural.
Wanja Sellers, who lives a few doors down from the mural, said: “We’re so proud and delighted that Banksy chose our road and chose Finsbury Park for his work.
“The bright green colours represent Islington, which is lovely, and also, of course, St Patrick’s Day, which is nice and festive.
“Choosing the colours of our borough just makes it feel like a personal message to us residents. We just feel so proud.”
Bright green paint has been sprayed on the building in front of a cut-back tree, creating the impression of being its foliage.
A stencil of a person holding a pressure hose has also been sketched on to the building.
The vivid paint colour matches the one used by Islington council for street signs in the area.
Neighbours gathered to take photographs and selfies with the mural on Monday morning, and to speculate on its creator.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/18/banksy-new-artwork-appears-finsbury-park-london/
