Two Guinness World Record holding artists have paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II by creating an epic mural in honour of her 70 years of service.
Jignesh and Yash Patel, who are both locals of Hounslow, have been toiling on the royal project ever since news of the Queen's death was announced on Thursday, September 8, 2022. They chose a two-storey building on Kingsley Road, just outside Hounslow East Underground station, to be their canvas.
Once completed, the mural will be visible from the Tube station. As reported by MyLondon, the artists' work will prolong Her Majesty’s legacy in an area that is home to residents of many different ethnic and religious backgrounds.
One person who was pleased to see the work of the artists, most of whom are from different denominations of the South Asian community, said: “What's common between an Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi?
"They are all painting the first community mural in Hounslow in honour of Her Majesty. Race relations have come a long way here."
Jignesh, one of the artists leading the project, added: “This artwork will not only give the tribute to the Queen but also will be a piece of art that will be enjoyed by thousands of people across the UK for many years to come.”
Both muralists Jignesh and Yash hold five world records between them, including one for creating the largest bubble wrap painting, which was created last year by filling 200,000 bubbles. They also created a famous mural of artist Vincent Van Gogh on the front side of a terraced house, also on Kingsley Road in Hounslow.
In 2020, Jignesh also featured in the ‘One Big Thank You’ segment on BBC’s The One Show. The artist, who is a supermarket manager by day, was recognised for taking time out after work throughout the lockdown to inspire children within his community to get involved in the arts.
Jignesh also sold his own paintings and donated the money he made to charity. The Queen's funeral will be held in London nect Monday (September 19) after her coffin is brought down from Scotland.
Her son, King Charles, immediately succeeded her as sovereign, having been officially declared as the new monarch just two days after her passing at the Accession ceremony. He has since been leading the tributes to his late mother, whose death has united the nation in a period of royal mourning.
