You might be thinking, “What’s so special about this wall?” This is no ordinary wall; it’s a portal to a world of imagination and vibrant colours, a world where angels dance in a Peckham Rye sunset. It’s the Vision of Angels Mural. The mural was created by a painter named The Guy, who commissioned it for the 1993 Dulwich Festival. It sits on the side of a Peckham house. The Guy found inspiration in the childhood vision of William Blake, a famous 18th-century poet and artist. Blake, as a young boy, saw angels playing in the branches of a tree on Peckham Rye. The Guy wanted to capture Blake’s spirit of revolution and his ability to see the world with an imaginative eye. It’s hard to ignore the fact that Blake’s vision was so powerful that it inspired the creation of this amazing artwork that’s still enjoyed by many. The mural, created with the help of local children, adults with learning difficulties, and community volunteers, is a testament to the power of collaboration and the brilliance of Blake’s imagination. The Guy hoped the artwork would unite the local Dulwich community, showing how art can bring people together. So take a moment to appreciate the colours, the shapes, and the faces that make up the Vision of Angels. Let your imagination fly as you witness the beauty of a child’s vision, painted for eternity on this wall.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to