Symbolically, the choice also made sense.

Flax is a flower of rebirth, just as the spring season is also a time of renewal.

And Hit the Northnow in its 10th yearhas been a way to renew the city through art.

Belfast Mural by Studio Giftig

Created in cool shades of blue and light purple, the mural projects a calm, soothing aura.

A soft light appears behind the woman at the center, as she glances off to the side serenely.

Belfast Springis a new mural by Studio Giftig in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Mural by Studio Giftig

Niels van Swaemen and Kaspar van Leek have been collaborating since 2007.

Work in progress by Studio Giftig

Work in progress by Studio Giftig

Flax Flowers Mural by Studio Giftig