Artist of Union Jack chip shop mural wanted to boost ‘quality of life’

By Katherine Lawton Published: 10:36 EDT, 19 March 2024 | Updated: 11:00 EDT, 19 March 2024 The artist behind the Union Jack chip shop mural ordered to be removed by the council was only trying to bring back a bit of ‘colour’ to the area and ‘boost people’s quality of life’.  Curtis, of Graffiti Interiors, branded the council’s decision to strip Golden Chippy in Greenwich, south-east London, of its wall mural ’embarrassing’ – claiming there are ‘bigger issues’ in the area.  The mural, which must be removed due to a lack of planning permission, shows a fish waving a Union flag alongside the caption ‘a Great British meal’. Shop owner Chris Kanizi paid £250 for the mural to be painted just weeks ago, insisting visitors love snapping selfies next to the patriotic artwork.  Slamming Greenwich Council’s decision to have the mural removed, graffiti artist Curtis said: ‘I think it’s quite embarrassing when you turn up with a few spray cans and get something done and then they’re there twiddling their thumbs […] to get it taken down. Are YOU in a row with your council? Email katherine.lawton@mailonline.co.uk ‘There are bigger issues in terms of the state of living.  ‘The living...