Northern Ireland Derry Bogside Schoolgirls Mural Black And White Urban Street Photography Moody Documentary Wall Art | Limited Edition of 10
This photograph was created in the Bogside area of Derry, Northern Ireland, where contemporary murals sit alongside layers of political and cultural history. The image centers on a large-scale mural depicting a group of schoolgirls rendered in black and white, their expressions ranging from defiant to uncertain, playful to guarded. Painted across the gable end of a modest building, the mural dominates the space, drawing attention not only to the figures themselves but to the environment they inhabit.
The composition places the mural within its surroundings rather than isolating it. Stone walls, curved railings, paving patterns, and nearby buildings remain visible, anchoring the artwork firmly in the city's everyday rhythm. The overcast light flattens shadows and removes any sense of spectacle, allowing texture, expression, and scale to take precedence. This restraint keeps the scene grounded and observational, rather than dramatic.
What gives this image weight is the contrast between innocence and history. The figures are young, familiar, and contemporary, yet they exist within a neighborhood long associated with political conflict and collective memory. Photographing the mural this way allows it to function as both portrait and place, showing how modern cultural identity has become part of the city's visual language.
I made this photograph on location while walking through Derry, shortly after revisiting the events surrounding Bloody Sunday. Being present mattered. The mural's physical scale, the space's quiet, and the way the artwork interacts with the street cannot be understood remotely. I personally sign each print and include a certificate of authenticity, confirming that this is a real photograph created from lived experience.
If this balance of culture, place, and history speaks to you, you may also be interested in Wall Art in Derry, Northern Ireland.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2019
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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