PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART BY MAEVE O'CONNOR AT THE UPPER CRESCENT IN BELFAST
PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART BY MAEVE O'CONNOR AT THE UPPER CRESCENT IN BELFAST [PHOTOGRAPHED DECEMBER 2025]
The street art utility box located at the corner of Upper Crescent and University Road in Belfast was painted by the artist Maeve O'Connor.
The piece is part of the Belfast Canvas project, a citywide initiative managed by Belfast City Council and organisations like Daisy Chain Inc and Seedhead Arts to transform functional utility cabinets into public art.
About the Artwork and Artist:
Theme: The artwork on this specific box features a colourful coffee and cafe theme, which is particularly fitting given its location near the university area and local coffee shops.
Artist: Maeve O'Connor is a Belfast-based illustrator and designer known for her vibrant, graphic style.
The Project: This box was part of the expansion of the Belfast Canvas project into the city's arterial routes, moving beyond the initial city-centre focus into areas like the Linen Quarter and university district.
Why it can be hard to identify:
As discussed elswhere, street art on these boxes often lacks a prominent signature. In Belfast, many of these commissions were completed through upskilling workshops or community collaborations, which sometimes prioritises the project branding over the individual artist's "tag". To find these details, one often has to consult the official Belfast Canvas directories or mapping apps like Street Art Cities.
The street art utility box located at the corner of Upper Crescent and University Road in Belfast was painted by the artist Maeve O'Connor.
The piece is part of the Belfast Canvas project, a citywide initiative managed by Belfast City Council and organisations like Daisy Chain Inc and Seedhead Arts to transform functional utility cabinets into public art.
About the Artwork and Artist:
Theme: The artwork on this specific box features a colourful coffee and cafe theme, which is particularly fitting given its location near the university area and local coffee shops.
Artist: Maeve O'Connor is a Belfast-based illustrator and designer known for her vibrant, graphic style.
The Project: This box was part of the expansion of the Belfast Canvas project into the city's arterial routes, moving beyond the initial city-centre focus into areas like the Linen Quarter and university district.
Why it can be hard to identify:
As discussed elswhere, street art on these boxes often lacks a prominent signature. In Belfast, many of these commissions were completed through upskilling workshops or community collaborations, which sometimes prioritises the project branding over the individual artist's "tag". To find these details, one often has to consult the official Belfast Canvas directories or mapping apps like Street Art Cities.
THE ART AND THE ARTIST