Marie Curie partners with graffiti artist to unveil mural at Springburn hospice

Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now The stunning mural takes centre stage at the entrance of the ward at the Springburn hospice, providing a unique background that embodies Glasgow’s graffiti style artwork while also incorporating the charity’s iconic yellow daffodil – a symbol that means so much to many patients and families. It’s hoped the mural will provide a warm welcome to those coming to stay and those visiting their loved ones, which not only captures the spirit of the hospice but pays homage to Marie Curie’s team of dedicated staff and volunteers. The project took around 24 hours to complete, with the final mural officially unveiled to the public on Thursday 11 April 2024. EJEK, who has created many of Glasgow’s most famous street art including the mural of Marvel creator Stan Lee in the Gorbals, is one of the emblematic figures of urban art in the UK and has painted around the world in France, New York and Spain. He said: “I was really honoured to be asked to create a mural for Marie Curie. “The organisation has touched the hearts of so many families not just here...