A giant mural of Jesus breakdancing has been unveiled in Bristol.
Cosmo
Sarson, the artist behind the piece, spent four days working on it
after winning a competition to commission his design, which used a
kilogram of glitter.
It is inspired by when breakdancers performed for Pope John Paul II in the Vatican in 2004.
It
will remain on the 8.5-metre wall beside The Canteen venue for the next
two years, and the design has been put directly opposite the Banksy
artwork Mild Mild West.
Jamie Pike, who works in The Canteen, said to
The Mirror: "Breakdancing Jesus represents everything Bristol should be proud of.
"We
have a proud history of religious tolerance, incredible cultural
diversity and a vibrant creative history. Breakdancing Jesus is a
celebration of that."
Sean Redmond, a judge of the competition, added: "The work raises
questions about how Christ would interact and communicate with
contemporary culture if He returned today."
Breakdancing Jesus? What do you make of the art work? See more photos after the cut....
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