LONDON -- In the days following David Bowie's death, a beautiful mural of the late, great singer became the focal point for mourning fans. It attracted flowers, candles and messages as people sung songs and shared what he meant to them.
Street artist Jimmy C's take on photographer Brian Duffy's iconic photo for the Aladdin Sane cover looked down on fans who came to pay their respects, a fitting tribute to the beloved icon.
Now, several weeks later, another mural has popped up, but it's not been met with quite the same reaction.
BBC Radio Sheffield drew the wider public's attention to the new mural by local artist Trik9, and despite their enthusiastic tweet -- "Looks brilliant doesn't it?"-- the verdict isn't good.
The finished product. New #DavidBowie mural on Division Street #Sheffield. Looks brilliant doesn't it? #trik09 pic.twitter.com/oVs8CRFiKg— BBC Radio Sheffield (@BBCSheffield) February 3, 2016
This is the work in progress.
#Bowie #sheffield #sheffieldstreetart A photo posted by Mi$$ D&3 (@deedeenumnum) on Feb 1, 2016 at 2:12pm PST
New #DavidBowie tribute has popped up on Division Street #Sheffield courtesy of graffiti artist #trik09 pic.twitter.com/JpIKXtODYY— BBC Radio Sheffield (@BBCSheffield) February 3, 2016
This is the finished product.
After @mwallerby mentioned this on facebook, had to see it for myself (and it was on my way from the docs) #bowie #sheffield A photo posted by Jenny (@genevievesharp) on Feb 3, 2016 at 3:08am PST
And these are the early reviews
Only #Sheffield could commission a David Bowie mural that looks nothing like David Bowie. Embarrassing once again https://t.co/ic87LsaEz8— Mike Connelly (@MikeConnelly9) February 3, 2016
“I’ve completed that mural you asked for.”
“Great. All the David Bowie fans will be so pleased.”
“The who now?” https://t.co/sE6f85ezUJ— Mitten d'Amour (@MittenDAmour) February 3, 2016
Did they use snapchat filters? @BBCSheffield pic.twitter.com/seilJq7LTA— lewis (@_Lewww) February 3, 2016
@BBCSheffield For the love of God, somebody quick, whilst nobody's looking... pic.twitter.com/igLq0HoE9m— Nigel Adie (@NigelAdie) February 3, 2016
A lot of people thought it was someone else.
It's Pat Sharp. Try again. @BBCSheffield pic.twitter.com/XNnk4Mmvez— Stuart Robertson (@stupendous223) February 3, 2016
I don't know what the fuss re: the #Bowie mural in Sheffield. Ok. It does look more like @JohnBishop100 than Bowie pic.twitter.com/QeFz3EQLvr— Mr G (@Taffinexile) February 3, 2016
Still, that Bowie mural will only need a bit of paint on the hair and lightning and it'll be fine for when Cher goes pic.twitter.com/O6jzfEwdrY— Dismal Chips (@DismalChips) February 3, 2016
And of course another mangled artwork reared its horrific head once again.
@EatMyHalo @BBCSheffield @katysaidwhat pic.twitter.com/rpW0ooUPhl— Bobble Bardsley (@bobblebardsley) February 3, 2016
Sorry, David.