Mural by Emily Gernild
Street art in Nørregade: Colourful murals in Odense’s streetscape
Odense’s cityscape has gained new layers of visual expression with large-scale murals in Nørregade. One of the works is by Emily Gernild, a local artist whose contribution adds colour, texture and quiet reflection to the urban experience.
Take a walk through Nørregade in Odense and discover new murals on the façades. One of them is by Emily Gernild, whose poetic use of colour and form blends naturally with the city’s architecture.
Art with local roots
Emily Gernild grew up in Odense and studied at the Funen Art Academy. Her mural adds an artistic layer to the urban landscape, using bold colours and soft transitions to explore themes like nature, the body and materiality. The piece is part of a broader public art initiative in the city centre.
According to Gernild, the work reflects Odense’s transformation – from something rough and unfinished to something more open and vibrant. It moves between fragility and intensity, muted tones and rich colour.
When street art becomes part of daily life
In Odense, street art doesn’t have to be loud. It blends in, yet stands out – inviting passersby to take a closer look. Gernild’s mural offers a fresh perspective on familiar surroundings. The project also includes works by two other artists, one of whom is internationally based but not yet announced.
Look up – and see the city in a new way
Nørregade is already a well-trodden street in central Odense. The new murals add another layer – one that invites curiosity, reflection and maybe even a photo or two. Sometimes, all it takes is to look up.