It might be surprising to hear Cowdenbeath mentioned in the same breath as New York or London, but this town in the heart of Fife has developed a bit of a name in the street art scene.
Local artist Kerry Wilson has brightened spaces in the town’s high street with some large, beautifully painted murals.
The first mural created is on the end of a building next to the Heritage Garden. The story of Cowdenbeath is closely tied up with its mining heritage and the mural helps tell the story while also looking to the future.
The next mural is based on a local girl, Lucie who is making dandelion wishes, and the third shows a young boy playing with his toy cars, a nod to Cowdenbeath’s legendary stock car races. There’s a subtle message within the larger-than-life cars though, with a pickup truck towing away a smiling Lego man. It’s the story of an everyday hero coming to the rescue, in a time when many people feel like they could do with a helping hand.
The murals are located on Cowdenbeath High Street.
