I'm taking part today in
Monday Murals hosted by Sami.
This whimsical silhouette mural by an unidentified artist***
is found on the side of a building which houses
a mechanical services business in my city of Edmonton.
It's a great little landmark in the area!
[Photo © Debra She Who Seeks, 2026]
*************************** UPDATE *****************************
No wonder everyone in the comments was
drawing connections to Banksy -- it turns out this is a stencil of
a famous Banksy mural called "Flying Balloon Girl"
created in the West Bank in 2005 as political commentary
about restrictions placed on Palestinians'
freedom of movement in that area.
Thanks to Codex and their comment setting
the record straight about this!
Second mural I've seen on a blog today. Lovely.
ReplyDelete...lighter than air!
ReplyDeleteNot what I'd picture on a building of that kind, but it is cute and gets people talking.
ReplyDeleteThat's a whimsical mural. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI've seen similar ones on other buildings. I like the floating ....
ReplyDeleteLove this one.
ReplyDelete☺️ C'mon world! More of this! Wadda we want...WHIMSY! When do we want it...NOW! 🤗
ReplyDeleteSoftens up the stark modern lines, and perhaps gives a bit of joy too...I'm thinking!
ReplyDeleteBanksy style, which I love!
ReplyDelete@ Jackie McGuinness -- Yes, Banksy without the politics (or the monetary value)!
DeleteCool! I have also seen this work in Amsterdam, but there it has been painted over (by accident).
ReplyDelete@ Bertiebo -- I'm learning from your comment and Bob's (above) that this is not, perhaps, a unique mural image!
DeleteIt's giving Bansky, and I'm here for it...
ReplyDeleteLove that they used the side of the building for it!
XOXO
@ Sixpence Notthewiser -- Yes, Banksy without the politics or monetary worth!
DeleteI can see someone giving directions now....go past the girl being taken away by balloons and turn left :-)
ReplyDelete@ Kathy G -- Exactly! That's how I think of it.
DeleteVery cool and well done. Happy Victoria Day to you.
ReplyDelete@ CAAZ -- And Happy Vicky Day to you too, fellow Canuckian.
DeleteA hot air balloon ride is still on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteI believe that may be the Coppertone girl in the ad. Do you remember her? Glad to see she's getting more out of life these days.
ReplyDelete@ Ms. Moon -- Hahahaha, yes, I do remember her and I like your comment!
DeleteThere really are some very talented people out there.
ReplyDeleteI’d have trouble painting that in a canvas let alone on the side of the wall
A good one, Debra.
ReplyDeleteI really like this one.
ReplyDeleteWas Bansky there?
ReplyDelete@ Granny Annie -- I bet the building owner wishes he had been! That wall would be worth a fortune!
DeleteA visual moment that's lighter than air!
ReplyDeleteDear Debra, beautiful photo of this lovely mural and sky.
ReplyDeleteAdorable...Love it !!
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet find, Debra! :)
Have a great week! :)
How "Banksy-esque"! Too bad the the balloons weren't different colours. Happy Victoria Day, Debra.
ReplyDelete@ Tundra Bunny -- Yes, multicoloured balloons would look nice. At noon, I heard the 21-gun salute for Victoria Day at the Alberta Legislature. That takes care of my celebrating, LOL.
DeleteHello Debra. Poor choice! You do not want to know my extremely low opinion of this image and of those who create or replicate it.
ReplyDelete--Parnassus
@ Parnassus (Jim) -- I applaud your honesty! Now where's my lead pipe, hahahaha! A hockey stick would also do.
DeleteThat's very cute.
ReplyDeleteVery cool, reminds me of Bansky.
ReplyDeleteVery banksy
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Banksy too. Whoever the artist...always grateful for the way artists enrich everyday life.
ReplyDeleteA very sweet mural. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Debra.
ReplyDeleteAmusant et créatif.
ReplyDeleteCela ma rappelle le film pour enfants «Le Ballon rouge».
Monsieur Dupuis 🇨🇦
Every time I take off in an airplane, I think "Up, up. and away!" Is there anymore uplifting feeling, Debra?
ReplyDeleteThat's a cool mural and I like how it's black and white on the white brick.
ReplyDeleteA metaphor for where mechanization might take us?
ReplyDeleteI like it, the simplicity is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteVery "Bansky"; I like it!
ReplyDeleteClever witty mural
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity, innocence, and wonder this conveys.
ReplyDeletehttps://idleeyesandadormy.com/
I love the mural; it's very sweet, indeed!!
ReplyDeleteCodex it's a banksy stencil. Exact replica of banksys baloon girl.
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous (Codex) -- Oh, you're right! It's a stencil of Banksy's "Flying Balloon Girl" mural which in the West Bank in 2005. No wonder everyone was seeing the Banksy style in it! Thanks for that info!
Deletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Balloon_Girl
Codex he allows the free use of some of his art. Neat.
DeleteP.S. Just saw the shout out. Thanks. (Codex)
DeleteIt’s really lovely mural wow
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Debra dear ♥️
Codex I don't mind the royal we. Just curious why the they?
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous (Codex) -- Because I don't know whether you are male or female, so I used the non-gendered possessive.
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