Unveiling of “Istanbul” – A Painting by Delilah Lee
Posted on Feb 28, 2025Unveiled at Salt’n’Pepper, Turkish Restaurant in Walsall
Salt’n’Pepper owner Harun, commissioned WSA artist Delilah Lee to create a painting of Istanbul last summer. It has been a painstaking journey with Delilah referencing her photographs and sketches of her travels to Turkey. To then create a composition that would show a genuine flavour of the historic setting of Istanbul, and its vibrant street traders, selling, spices, bread and tea. I think you would agree that she has certainly delivered and Harun and his family were delighted with the result.
Unveiling with Deputy Mayoress of Walsall, Artist Delilah Lee & Hurun owner Salt’n’Pepper
Delila Lee & Harun with his new painting Istanbul to be installed in his restaurant
It was a vibrant evening, celebrating the the Deputy Mayoress of Walsall attended, with traditional dress, dancing, photobooth run by local photographer Peter Ford, men donned Fez’s and women, headscarves.
The painting took Delilah several months to complete, it is painted in oils on canvas.
Well done Delilah it was a fabulous evening.
by Jude Hanly
