Street artist paints astonishing giant mural from a paddleboard that disappears and reemerges with the changing tide

Hawaiian street artist Sean Yoro, also known as Hula, has created a stunning mural at the Bay of Fundy in eastern Canada that vanishes and reappears with the changing tides. The mural, spanning 30 by 45 feet, depicts a woman reaching towards the sky and is submerged and revealed daily by the tide’s ebb and flow.

Yoro used eco-friendly, non-toxic paints to ensure minimal impact on the environment. Despite being exposed to sunlight, water currents, and other natural factors, the mural is expected to last two to three months, with the possibility of enduring up to two years under ideal conditions. For legal reasons, Yoro has kept the exact location of the artwork undisclosed.

Painting on a wall already wet from the tide, Yoro faced the challenge of working against time, as the tide rose and fell at a rate of about one foot every 15 minutes. It took him nine days to complete the masterpiece, requiring both precision and quick adjustments.

This mural is part of a series of water-based artworks Yoro has created in locations like Puglia, Italy, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Known for transforming decaying structures into striking works of art, Yoro balances on a paddleboard to paint enormous faces and figures, often adorned with tribal designs.

Born and raised on the east side of Oahu, Yoro discovered his love for graffiti and tattoo art in his late teens. He later moved to New York to pursue his career, focusing on semi-submerged murals that interact with their aquatic surroundings. His innovative approach continues to draw admiration worldwide.

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