leonkeer Mural @ 465 Washington St

This mural in downtown Lynn is the work of Leon Keer, an artist known internationally for anamorphic street art, a style of painting that creates a convincing three-dimensional illusion when seen from the right angle. Beyond Walls, which organized the project, describes him as a world-leading artist in that form. His commissions have taken him to Europe, the United States, Mexico, Russia, New Zealand, Australia and several Asian countries.

His work often carries a message about current issues such as environmental concerns and the livability of the world. Keer is drawn to the contrast between playfulness and beauty on one hand and degradation on the other, and he amplifies that tension as a metaphor for life, setting visible decay against a longing for unspoiled beauty. Over his career he has often presented his art through live painting performances, sharing the joy of painting with the public.

What to Know

• The mural is listed as part of the Downtown Lynn Cultural District.
• Keer has also completed commissions in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
• His anamorphic paintings are often temporary, but images of them are shared worldwide on social media.