ULSTER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN BELFAST CITY
Street Art at York Lane, Ulster University City Campus
The area around York Lane and York Street in Belfast is a dynamic showcase for public art, with an array of murals and installations enriching the urban environment.
A particularly striking addition to the street art scene in York Lane is a substantial mural by Sophi Odling, an Australian artist celebrated for her bold, large-scale works that inject colour and vitality into cityscapes globally. Odling’s mural, entitled “Tomorrow,” was created in York Lane (specifically behind the D block of the new Ulster University building) as part of the “Hit the North 2024” festival. The artwork beautifully portrays a young person dreaming of their future endeavours, weaving a narrative inspired by the diverse people, cultures, and environments the artist encounters.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1983, and raised in Sydney, Australia, Sophi Odling transitioned to mural painting in 2017 after a 14-year career in the fashion industry. Her vibrant creations champion cultural diversity, youthfulness, and open-mindedness, acting as a powerful call to embrace unity, curiosity, and the shared beauty of our global community. Her murals can be found on walls across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and Australia.