It's been around four months since a new mural was unveiled at Virginia Mill just outside Stockport town centre. 

It's already proved a hit with locals and art admirers alike, gaining over two million views on Facebook, and one million on Instagram. 

The mural was created by internationally acclaimed artists Snik, who have previously created their post-industrial scenes in locations such as Aberdeen, Stavanger, Miami, and Hong Kong. 

The mural was entirely hand painted over six days using stencils onto the side of Virginia Mills. 

The artwork, titled 'Solitude', features a female figure draped in shimmering gold fabric, with wildflowers emerging from the golden layers. 

On their Instagram, Snik describe how: "Her folds of gold and wildflowers nod to Stockport's textile past and the women who helped shape it. 

"We kept the colours soft, so she feels part of the street, not above it - a reflection of how creativity lives within a place, not on top of it." 

They also said: "It feels good to be back in the North, where creativity and resilience run deep." 

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You can read more about the artists' here and on their Instagram. 

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