A stunning new mural with a tropical theme has been unveiled at a town centre car park.
The artwork by Leroy is on display in the St John’s multi-storey car park in Colchester.
It is the third work by the artist, with two others celebrating the town's history in St Mary's car park.
On all three occasions Leroy has done the work for free.
This latest mural took five months to complete, as the artist worked on a voluntary basis late in the evenings and as restrictions permitted, with the support of Colchester Council.
To protect the murals, an anti-graffiti glaze has been applied which has been funded by the Safer Colchester Partnership.
Leroy said: “I wanted to paint something vibrant, cheerful and fun so a tropical theme fitted perfectly.
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“This work is also a celebration of the diversity and richness of the natural world and the incredible variety of shapes and colours, which make nature so fascinating for so many of us.
St John's Car Park Mural by artist Leroy Picture: Leroy
“I'm very grateful that the council gave me their complete trust from start to finish on this new project, and I hope that local residents and visitors alike can enjoy these murals for many years to come.”
Mike Lilley, the council's communities boss, added: “I’m delighted that once again we have been able to collaborate with the same local artist to create this third, tropical-inspired mural in St John’s Car Park.
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“We will be posting photos of the murals on the council’s Twitter @YourColchester and Facebook /EnjoyColchester pages for everyone to see, and hope people will come and see these bright and colourful artworks in person as they are a unique asset to the car park.”
St John's Car Park Mural by artist Leroy Picture: Leroy
The murals are part of a series of improvement works for St Mary’s and St John’s Car Parks which have taken place, including improved LED lighting, new painted steel window frames and work to close off spaces under stairwells to turn them into solid walls.
These works have been funded as part of the Better Colchester campaign.
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