David Shrigley Paints Giant Cockerel Mural at Cubitts' New King's Cross Manufactory
David Shrigley, a British artist, has unveiled a vibrant mural at The Yard, the headquarters and optical manufactory of Cubitts in King's Cross. This artwork showcases a colorful cockerel adorned in shades of red, blue, and pink, accompanied by the dry humor of the phrase: 'It was me that was crowing at dawn. Now you know.' Covering 13,000 sq ft and designed by 51 Architecture, the facility integrates frame making, lens production, bespoke consultations, training, and events. Shrigley, who is friends with Cubitts founder Tom, felt the mural was perfectly suited for the space. Founded in 2013, Cubitts promotes repair over replacement and features various facilities, including a frame workshop and communal dining area.
Key facts
- David Shrigley created a mural for Cubitts' new headquarters, The Yard, in King's Cross.
- The mural features a cockerel and the text 'It was me that was crowing at dawn. Now you know.'
- The Yard is a 13,000 sq ft optical manufactory designed by 51 Architecture.
- The site includes a frame workshop, lens lab, bespoke consultation room, training academy, archive, exhibition space, commercial kitchen, and communal dining area.
- Cubitts was founded in King's Cross, London, in 2013.
- Shrigley described himself as a fan of Cubitts spectacles and a friend of founder Tom.
- The mural is painted directly onto the building's exterior.
- Cubitts frames are repaired rather than replaced.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Cubitts
- 51 Architecture
Locations
- King's Cross
- London
- United Kingdom