Passers-by were so taken by the colourful improvements that a bigger, even brighter idea emerged- to use the enormous wall as a canvas. On Saturday 28 October 2023 a rather large addition to the lane was unveiled- a three-storey tall mural by local artist “Lisa Made it”. Over 130 crowdfund donations and community grants paid for the scaffolding, materials, and artist’s work. Comments from the donors show how much joy the project has brought: “It makes me happy every time I go past!”, “This is a really heartwarming project”, “An inspirational project + a very talented artist - what a combination for the greater good of the community!”

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At the unveiling, along with the “Flower Ladies” and artist Lisa, a local 5-year-old revealed the sign depicting her nickname for the alleyway, "Flower Lane".  A large crowd gathered to meet their neighbours and celebrate the occasion.

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Lisa, the talented artist who created the mural, has lived in East Oxford for the past fourteen years and has painted her characteristic artworks in local schools, Barton pedestrian underpass, Florence Park Community Centre, and many other sites. Lisa spent a week painting the design up three storeys of scaffolding. The finished mural is a mixture of the resident's ideas and Lisa's characteristic colourful graphic style. It features details such as creatures requested in memory of local residents, pets, a bespectacled slug, and fossilised oyster shells (which have been found while digging in the area). Also featured, at local children’s request, is Lesley's beloved chocolate Labrador, Tess, who has had a 12-year career as a therapy dog.

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Donors to the crowdfund say “So uplifting and beautiful! Thank you for bringing joy and respect to an otherwise dark little alleyway. We are so grateful for your amazing work!”

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The event was recorded by local resident and videographer Erika Harlos-Szendrey from Sand&Ray Studio who worked closely with the Flower Ladies and Lisa to chronical the project from start to finish. Guests at the unveiling took home Flower Lady seed packs and purchased Flower Lane gifts including postcards and posters. Proceeds will go towards further projects in the local area

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Since the unveiling there has been great excitement about the huge impact the project has had on the community.

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Flower Lane was visited in March 2024 by Matthew Barber, Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, he met with local residents to hear how Flower Lane has had a huge positive impact on the community.  Funds from the Community Fund were used to pay the costs for the mural.

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This once neglected area has become an inspiration to people around the world, below links to some of the write ups.  In 2025 National Geographic Learning published a text book and video to assist children around the world to read and speak English.  

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Film Oxford students produced a wonderful video to help their students with their studies. ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cun1D5JBf8&t=29s

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In 2024 Boundary Brook Community Projects was nominated for an award by Oxford Preservation Trust.  At a wonderful reception we received a certificate in the category of landscape and public realm.

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In December 2024 a calender was published depicting scenes from the mural and new designs by “LisaMadeIt”. The proceeds were donated to Oxford Hospitals Charity for their arts program, Artlink.

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To round things off in January 2024 the walkway was officially named Flower Lane.  Check us out on google maps.