The Florist 'The Shining' Print Release Details

Artist: The Florist
Title: The Shining
Medium: Deckled 3 Color Screen Print
Size: (A2) 42 x 59.4 cm
Edition: 31
Price: £175

 

*available at 2pm on Friday October 31st, 2025

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The Florist is a London based mosaic street artist whose vibrant floral works are quietly rewriting the rules of urban decoration. Operating under the handle @florist.ldn, the anonymous creator presses handmade tile pieces into city walls, transforming cold brick into permanent bouquets that celebrate growth amid concrete.

Each piece begins as a sketch, translated into tiny fragments of color fired in small batches. The artist then carries these durable tiles to selected spots, often choosing neglected corners where a splash of life will feel most generous. Using traditional tools and modern adhesive, The Florist sets every fragment by hand, building petals and leaves that catch daylight and reflect moonlight.

The mosaics feature native British blooms: foxglove, bluebell, dog rose, and honeysuckle. By honoring species that thrive in local soil, the work quietly advocates for pollinator friendly planting and sustainable city gardening. Passersby frequently pause to photograph the bursts of color, and several pieces have become unofficial landmarks for walking tours.

Although the artist keeps a low profile, the project has gained momentum through social media shares and word of mouth. Community groups now request workshops, hoping to learn the technique and add their own floral tributes to neighborhood walls. In a metropolis often painted in grey hurry, The Florist offers a reminder that beauty can be cemented into the everyday, inviting residents and visitors alike to look down alleys and up at walls with expectant eyes.