Gigante Urbano

This is a colourful mural of an elephant called “Gigante Urbano” (also known as the Urban Elephant), created by the artist Hebs, located on the corner of the building at 17 Spital Street. The artwork is strategically positioned at a 90-degree angle to a brick wall on Spital Street. When you stand directly in front of it, the two sides merge, making it seem as though the elephant is looking straight at you.

Hebs, @hebsarte, is an urban artist, originally from Mexico. He is known for his large-scale murals, which often combine wild animals with abstract, undulating colour patterns. As well as in London, his work can be found at street art festivals in the Caribbean (such as Aruba) and Latin America, amongst other places.