Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished
Street artist Chris Ashmore is defending a mural of snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after public criticism labeled the work as 'zombie-like.' The artist explained that the mural is currently unfinished and requires further touch-ups to correct the likeness.
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The story illustrates the intersection of public art, social media scrutiny, and the challenges of large-scale portraiture.
The new mural of Ronnie O'Sullivan on the wall of the Spot On snooker club in Sheffield. Photograph: Charley Atkins/SWNS The new mural of Ronnie O'Sullivan on the wall of the Spot On snooker club in Sheffield. Photograph: Charley Atkins/SWNS Street art Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished Critics say painting looks more like a zombie but artist Chris Ashmore says ‘touch-ups’ are still to happen
Prefer the Guardian on Google A street artist has defended his mural of the snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the world champion looked like a zombie.
Chris Ashmore was commissioned to produce the artwork featuring the former seven-time world champion for the back wall of the Spot On snooker club, the BBC reported .
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