Legendary South African Artist Esther Mahlangu Just Got a Mural Dedicated to Her In NYC

Celebrated South African contemporary artist, Esther Mahlangu, has been honored with a mural commemorating her bold and bright work in New York City.

The piece is located in Tribeca and spans across two lanes, across Franklin Street and West Broadway's Citi Bike station, reports the Huffington Post. Muralist Imani Shanklin Roberts, modeled the painting after Mahlangu's famous Ndebele symbol work, and says that the painting evokes a "feminine energy." She shared an aerial image of the piece on her Instagram page.

The mural was unveiled last week, in a partnership between South African Tourism's US office, South African Airways and Citi Bike.

"Esther Mahlangu is renowned the world over for her unique, colorful and geometric paintings which have inspired international brands and artists of many backgrounds across the globe. Her work has also done an amazing job of showcasing our cultures and will provide New Yorkers this summer with a sight of South Africa's vibrant Ndebele culture," said Bangu Masisi, president of South African Tourism's Americas Hub, during the launch.

Check out some photos of the mural below.