Norwich based artist David “Gnasher” Nash who founded Gnashers Murals has almost completed his second West Ham mural close the famous ‘Long Live the Boleyn’ wall yards from where the Boleyn Ground once proudly stood. The art was commissioned by West Ham supporter Vik Taak who works for Newham Council as a tenant liaison officer and is part of a Newham street art project.
Vik has previously worked with local councillors, community groups local businesses and contractors to sponsor materials and hopes to work with schools to persuade young people they shouldn’t just spraying anywhere. Vik previously said “I love street art, we want people to come to Newham to see it and spend money while they are here. Shop keepers are happy as long as the art is not offensive”
The Long Live the Boleyn mural features the old West Ham crest. It is expected to be finished tomorrow in time for West Ham v Spurs match and they welcome visitors on their way to the game.
If only we could go back in time..that was definitely our home. The new ground doesn’t compare for me. It may look better but the feeling simply is not the same. I don’t care what anyone says Stratford doesn’t replicate that feeling of Green street..I hope Stratford one day proves me wrong though, but I’m not so sure…