Manx artist David Britton has unveiled what is believed to be the Isle of Man’s largest mural – inspired by a famous Japanese artwork.
The mural, entitled Shining by The Sea, has been painted on the rear of Ramsey’s bowling alley near St Paul’s Square.
Inspired by the instantly-recognisable Great Wave off Kanagawa, it was commissioned by Ramsey Town Commissioners as part of efforts to brighten up the town and support local artists.
The mural re-imagines Katsushika Hokusai’s work by placing its familiar wave image in Ramsey Bay with a Viking longboat riding the swell, as the sun rises behind familiar Manx landmarks.
For Britton, the project marked the largest mural he has undertaken.
He said he wanted to take the dramatic Japanese work and create “a more hopeful scene”, using brighter colours and depicting the Viking boat riding above the waves rather than being overwhelmed by them.