Graffiti artist transforms 'eyesore' bridge into mural
Danny McDermott worked with teenagers to design and create a graffiti mural in Scotstoun.
A well-known Glasgow graffiti artist has joined forces with a local community group to transform an 'eyesore' bridge in to a work of art.
Professional graffiti artist, Danny McDermott, worked with teenagers from Dumbarton Road Corridor (DRC) Youth Project to design and create a 32ft-long graffiti mural in Scotstoun.
Balmoral Street Bridge was a magnet for vandalism and anti-social behaviour, but it's now been given a new lease of life.
The design features the city skyline with iconic landmarks and incorporates elements of the local landscape such as waves to represent the River Clyde and the Scotstoun Community Council logo.
The street art project was created to inspire and involve local young people in improving their neighbourhood.
Mr McDermott said: "Working on graffiti murals is very engaging for teenagers as it's seen as a bit edgy.
"We worked on drawings and canvases together before finalising the design and spraying it on to the metal boards mounted on the bridge.
"They are all very proud of their work and were surprised to find out that you can make a living from street art.
"I explained that I went to college and studied photography and art and design - so you can make a living from street art, but you need to study first."