Four walls in Colaba are getting a facelift thanks to wall art that is both apt and uplifting. There is the army wall, opposite the Sassoon Dock exit gate, which is getting an artsy makeover. “Here, we are making pictures of old-style transportation like carts,” said activist Bella Shah. “The point is to make people aware that we had modes like these in the past. Contrast them with hi-tech cars zipping past and the difference is stark but even more arresting.”

Wall artist Jeevan Wankhede, with his team, said as he was putting some touches to the other wall, known as N T Pool Wall. “We have used watercolours, this will not wash off in the rain. It is challenging to paint on slightly undulating surfaces. As artists, we have to remember that we are painting for both, pedestrians and car passengers. The pedestrian may have the time to stop ‘n’ stare, and the car passenger may only have a minute. We have to capture the attention of all kinds of audiences. That is the real challenge of wall art.” The N T Pool wall has pictures from the Navy.