All good things must come to an end!

18th August 2009

Ah well, they do say all good things must come to an end. Today saw the painting over of Elph's much admired graffiti wall outside the Gallery in Thistle Street Lane. The wall proved a massive hit with both locals and tourists alike and over the summer it became the third most photographed scene in Edinburgh, behind the Scott Monument and Greyfriars Bobby.

Well, OK, maybe I exaggerate but it has certainly been snapped a multitude of times. If you missed out, worry not as the Gallery will be producing a highly collectable set of postcards to commemorate this historic work. (Also see video below!) One final note - well done to the driver who pulled up while the painting over was going on and barked 'What on earth do you think you're doing?' Rarely can a team of people cleaning off graffiti have been met with such a response - but then, let's face it, this wasn't just any old piece of graffiti.

Live Painting 2nd week of the exhibition