Hamilton Street Art Tour Murals Bring Bermuda Colours To Life

Go for a walk in the City of Hamilton, and you’ll encounter a bevy of brightly coloured street art created by artists inspired by Bermuda’s unique version of island life. Be ready to snap tons of photos of these top Hamilton murals.

 “POSTCARD” BY VICTOR VING, 7 CHURCH STREET

Commissioned by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in 2019, this mural on the side of the Dorchester House pays tribute to vintage postcards. Depicted within the massive block letters that spell “BERMUDA” are island icons, including Tobacco Bay, Bermudian architecture, a moongate and a Bermuda longtail.

“CHILDREN PLAYING” BY TAI-QUAN OTTLEY, PAR-LA-VILLE CAR PARK, CHURCH STREET

This 15-foot-long mural features the silhouettes of children playing on the beach under a colourful island sky, and it has a message. Artist Tai-Quan Ottley says he hopes it will inspire kids to put down their devices, get outdoors and play. He also hopes it invokes fond outdoor memories for the adults who see it.

“NOURISH YOUR SOUL” BY ROBYN HOOPER, DAYLESFORD THEATRE, DUNDONALD STREET

If you want to earn your wings, head over to this collection of three pairs of large, pink angel wings set against a bold blue backdrop. Each pair sits at a different height, so art lovers of all sizes can show off their wings for the ‘gram.

GOMBEYS BY ALSHANTÉ FOGGO, TILLS HILL

The kaleidoscopic dress and lively choreography of Bermuda’s traditional Gombey dancers are an ideal vehicle for Alshanté Foggo’s passion for depicting movement and expression. Each of the three panels that make up this mural features a vibrant dancer before a bright-blue sky.

“THE FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS” BY CHARMAINE FRIDAY, VICTORIA STREET

The artist, who happens to be Alshanté Foggo’s mother, uses vivid colour and whimsical imagery to convey a message about working to preserve Bermudian culture for future generations. Island icons from the Bermuda longtail to Easter kites literally rest in large, colourful hands.

GOMBEY PORTRAIT BY APRIL BRANCO, ELLIOTT STREET

In historic North Hamilton, this mural inspires those who see it to consider the men behind the elaborate Gombey masks. By depicting real Gombey dancers without their masks, the mural also aims to get people to think about the roles of Black men in Bermudian society.

MOONGATE BY KENDRA EARL & DENNIS JOAQUIN, FRONT STREET

What was once the plain wall of a public restroom now features verdant Bermudian foliage as well as an image of a traditional moongate, the mysterious structures through which newlyweds are invited to step for good luck. Seen from Front Street, the moongate appears to lead out to Hamilton Harbour. Bonus: walk around back to uncover another iconic mural featuring a larger than life Bermuda flag.

CHURCH STREET TAXI STAND

Out here, hailing a cab needn’t be a mundane affair. This series of walls along Church Street celebrates what makes Bermuda unique and special, from its wildlife to its centuries-long love affair with sailing to its warm, welcoming culture.

Hero image "Blessed to be in Bermuda" by Andre Trenier