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Leeds owl mural wins national award | Leeds owl mural wins national award |
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A mural described as the UK's tallest piece of street art has received a national award. | A mural described as the UK's tallest piece of street art has received a national award. |
Athena Rising reaches more than 150ft (46m) from the ground on the Platform building - formerly City House - near Leeds railway station. | Athena Rising reaches more than 150ft (46m) from the ground on the Platform building - formerly City House - near Leeds railway station. |
The mural, which depicts an owl alongside the moon and a crown, is part of a street art project called A City Less Grey. | The mural, which depicts an owl alongside the moon and a crown, is part of a street art project called A City Less Grey. |
The design was honoured at a planning awards ceremony in London. | The design was honoured at a planning awards ceremony in London. |
The mural was created a year ago by a pair of artists known as Nomad Clan. | |
The duo, Cbloxx and AYLO (Joy Gilleard and Hayley Garner), used hundreds of cans of spray paint to complete the artwork over the space of about two weeks. | The duo, Cbloxx and AYLO (Joy Gilleard and Hayley Garner), used hundreds of cans of spray paint to complete the artwork over the space of about two weeks. |
Andrew Cooper, Leeds Business Improvement District chief executive, said: "It has brought colour, creativity and impact to the streets of Leeds." | Andrew Cooper, Leeds Business Improvement District chief executive, said: "It has brought colour, creativity and impact to the streets of Leeds." |
Planning magazine's annual national awards honour designs that bring life into public places and spaces. | Planning magazine's annual national awards honour designs that bring life into public places and spaces. |
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