A familiar piece of Hamilton’s public art landscape has been flagged up after a new coat of paint.

Budding artists signed up by the City of Hamilton completed the restoration of the Bermuda Flag mural at No. 1 Car Park on Front Street.

The restoration forms part of the “Vivid: City of Hamilton Public Art Initiative” to brighten public spaces while connecting residents and visitors with Bermuda’s art, culture and creative community.

Originally created by The Chewstick Foundation in November 2015, the flag mural stretches along the rear wall of the restroom building at the car park. More than 20 volunteers pitched in.

More than a decade later, the city engaged the foundation to restore it, with Deidra-Lee Bean leading.

Chewstick again invited the public to take part. Touch-up sessions were held on Wednesdays during Harbour Nights, giving passers-by the opportunity to contribute, with additional restorations on weekends.

Talisa McGlashan, Hamilton’s marketing co-ordinator, said the project reflects Vivid’s wider commitment to supporting Bermuda’s creative community with public artworks.

She added: “Public art elevates Hamilton beyond being simply a place of commerce and activity.

“It creates opportunities for people to engage with their surroundings, celebrates Bermuda’s creativity and culture and contributes to our mandate of maintaining a vibrant city.”

The city’s goal is to undertake approximately one mural restoration each year.

For more information, visit the Hamilton website at cityofhamilton.bm.