Last month, graffiti appeared under a bridge on the Leeds Liverpool canal, between Rosegrove and Hapton, depicting Minions, lovable characters from children’s Despicable Me franchise.
The fictional, all-male, yellow creatures that are known for their comedic behavior and unintelligible language.
Several pillars, which are holding up a bridge near a stretch of the canal, have been painted to depict the yellow and overall-wearing characters which appear to be holding up the bridge.
The mystery artist was hailed the ‘Lancashire Banksy’ and pictures of the creations quickly went viral on social media.
Now, more paintings have surfaces depicting the quirky yellow characters appearing to hold the bridge up. Some are upside down with humorous facial expressions.
Mayzie Routh shared some pictures of the new creations and said: “The Burnley Banksy strikes again”.
One mum said: “My son walked past when they were painting them and said they looked really good.”
Another put in a request of their own and said: “Please can the Burnley Banksy come to the bridge down Greenfield Road in Colne?”
“They are so cool,” said another.”
One mum said: “It’s brilliant, my little girl hates this bit of the canal. Now, she loves this bit and says hi to each one! Thank you to the artist it’s fantastic!”
Another said: “I don’t know the area but have full respect for the skill and artistry shown, bringing an otherwise dull area to life.”
“Someone needs to do that to my house, I love minions. I am in my 30s and like a big kid,” another person commented.
The person(s) behind the Minions paintings is currently unknown.
Burnley Council and the Canal and River Trust has been approached for more details and information.
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