Colours of Green Street
About: Life, Light, Magic and Celebrations
The artwork, titled Life, Light, Magic and Celebrations installed at St Stephen’s Parade has helped transform a central space along Green Street into a brighter and more welcoming environment.
The artwork reflects themes shared by residents during community workshops. These include food, festivals, fashion, jewellery, and the diversity of local cultures.
The design features flowing shapes inspired by fabric shops along Green Street, along with natural elements such as leaves and a lemon tree, linking the mural to nearby community gardens.
Created through community co-design, the mural celebrates local identity and helps improve the look and feel of the area.
Creative partners and delivery teams:
- Bud Studio
- Bec Dennison
Where?
78 St. Stephens Road, Green Street, Forest Gate, E7 8BZ
Alleyway entrance by Pakeeza Jewellers and Search 4 Gifts
What’s nearby?
The mural is located on Green Street, close to local shops, cafés and market traders.
The area is a key high street with a strong cultural identity and a wide range of businesses.
Nearby community spaces and local routes connect people to surrounding streets and neighbourhoods.
About: St Stephen’s Parade Shutter Gallery
The St Stephen’s Parade Shutter Gallery is a series of artworks created for local business shutters as part of the Colours of Green Street programme.
The designs were developed through community workshops and selected through public voting. They reflect themes such as food, festivals, multiculturalism, and everyday life on Green Street.
Inspired by fabric merchants, community gardens, and the area’s cultural vibrancy, the artworks help brighten the street and celebrate local creativity.
Creative partners and delivery teams:
- Bud Studio
Where?
St Stephen’s Parade, Green Street E7 8LQ
What’s nearby?
The gallery is located along St Stephens Parade, Green Street, close to a mix of independent shops and local businesses.
The area is busy throughout the day and evening, with a strong connection to the local community.
Nearby public spaces and routes support walking through the area.
About: Irises at Dawn
The Irises at Dawn Mural, connects Green Street to Dorset Road Community Gardens and is designed to create a brighter and safer space.
Inspired by themes of nature, sustainability, and community, the mural features irises to represent hope and new beginnings, set against a bright background.
Developed through community engagement, the mural encourages people to pause, reflect, and enjoy the space.
Creative partners and delivery teams:
- Bud Studio
- Graphic Rewilding
Where?
Alleyway entrance by Fry House, St Stephens Road, East Ham E6 1AL
What’s nearby?
The mural connects directly to Dorset Road Community Gardens.
Green Street is nearby, with local shops, services, and everyday activity.
The area includes walking routes linking the high street to surrounding neighbourhoods.
About: Trade Installation
The Trade installation celebrates the energy and character of Green Street Market.
The artwork uses bold shapes and colours inspired by market stalls and the movement of people through the area. Its abstract design makes it accessible and recognisable to residents, traders, and visitors.
The installation helps create a strong visual identity for the market and supports wayfinding.
Creative partners and delivery teams:
- Matt Dosa
Where?
Queen’s Market, 406 Green Street E13 9JJ
What’s nearby?
The installation is located at Green Street Market, a key destination for shopping and local trade.
The surrounding area includes a wide range of shops, food businesses, and services.
Public transport and walking routes make the area easy to access.
How to walk the Trail
The Colours of Newham Mural Art Trail is a self-guided route across the borough.
The trail can be explored at your own pace, whether as a short walk around a local area or as a longer journey connecting multiple locations across Newham.
You can also explore the trail using the Colours of Newham Google Map
