Peregrine Chick, by Ant Steel and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in May 2023
Ant Steel is a St Albans based street artist who has been Artist-in-Residence at St Albans Cathedral since May. To mark the end of his residency the Abbey is hosting an exhibition, Graffiti and Grace, of his work which is on until 30 November 2023.
Born in Norwich, this artist spent 20 years in South Africa, got married in Romania and now lives in St Albans.
The pieces on show depict stages in his own life and growth. It includes pieces that he has created with the local community during his residency.
I have previously shown some of Steel’s work around St Albans: you can see the peregrine chick of 2022 here and Queen Elizabeth II here.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 20 November 2023
Enjoying street art has become a regular event on my travels around the world: more of my findings can be seen here
For even more art, pop over to see Sami at Monday Mural
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These are great! I was startled to see Wednesday.
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Yes, she is quite a contrast to the rest of the work
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I love these!
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Nice to see in such a beautiful setting. For me anyway – as you can’t see that very well in my photos
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Great finds, Debbie, and what talent on display !
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Thanks for sharing this idea. Anita
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What a range of portraits, Nelson Mandela to … Wednesday? They all look splendid.
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South Africa to Romania to St Albans. Quite the journey. I do like his work.
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The faces are wonderful —
you really found some nice murals in this space.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
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He certainly does great work. I really like the peregrine. I see how his art has developed and I really like this latest work.
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These are great – if I weren’t still struggling with the leg injury I got in Madagascar I’d be tempted to pop up to St Albans to see them!
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If you do pop up here be sure to let me know. We can meet up and I’ll give you a tour. 🙂
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Thank you – I may take you up on that one day!
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Please do
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Fantastic portraits, what a talented artist! The peregrine chick is lovely too. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Debbie.
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Very very nice.
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That’s an interesting project for the cathedral to put itself behind.
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Have to say I love the Cathedral. And not because I’m religious. It’s very active on n the community.
Such a long history, amazing architecture, and openly supportive of all religions and nationalities. I enjoy a walk through every now and then (with the dog) just to spot something new.
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Well, good on them! They sound a forward thinking and inclusive lot.
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What a life that Street Artist has had, already!
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