It’s been very well-received, with many readers dubbing him “Franksy” as Sunderland’s answer to Banksy. If you fancy checking out the artist’s work, we’ve rounded up some of the places you can spot his murals in the city. For Frank’s story on how he went from a teenager spraying under bridges in the South East to a celebrated Sunderland artist read here.
1. High Street West, Sunniside
One of Frank's earliest pieces is these eye-catching butterflies in Sunniside. Photo: JPI Media
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Mural artist Frank Styles with his work at the Shipwrights Hotel, Ferryboat Lane. Photo: Tim Richardson
3. Little Villiers Street, Sunniside
Frank created this piece as part of the campaign for Sunderland's bid to be City of Culture 2021. Photo: Sunderland Culture
4. Software Centre, Sunderland city centre
The Sunderland artist has added his unique brand of art to the city's tech incubator, Sunderland Software Centre. The giant mural adorns the walls and ceiling of the atrium of the centre. Photo: JPI Media