Message in a bottle - Victora Street

23 October 2024

Message in a bottle - Victora Street

23 October 2024

"A massive collaboration between OiYOU! Street Art and Dcypher (with help from fellow DTR crew mates Ikarus and Jacob Yikes), this work, tucked on a vacant wall on Victoria Street is an oversized message in a bottle. The large glass bottle contains an historic view of the area, combining the nostalgic attachment of the city's architectural heritage with a playful scale. Deploying Dcypher's renowned technical ability to realise a tricky concept, the work is another landmark for Otautahi's ever changing collection of murals..." Information from "Watch this Space"

Creator: kebabette

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Contributor: kebabette

Source: Entry in the 2024 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Reference ID: CCL-PH24-DW-189201

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