'There’s no point in having art where no one can see it'

The artist behind a series of eye-catching street murals has spoken of her determination to bring “inspiring” artwork to all in the area.

Madeleine W. Pires, a 41-year-old who lives near Warrington, has been hard at work decorating the walls of Kirkdale’s terraces with flower themed paintings. This is inspired by the series of streets in the area named after flowers.

Madeleine has already completed one painting on Pansy Street, with colourful shrubbery surrounded by bold purple. It is dedicated to the “residents of the Flower Streets both past and present”.