A grandmother who became an internet sensation after being lifted into the air by a shop shutter has now been immortalized in a mural on the very device that carried her to fame.
Anne Hughes, 72, captured the attention of millions online when CCTV footage showed her hanging suspended by her coat while holding onto her shopping trolley. The incident occurred on March 4 at a convenience store in Tonteg, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Graffiti artist Tee2Sugars, known for his colorful work in the south Wales valleys, was inspired by the viral clip and decided to recreate the moment on the front of the shop where it took place. The artist expressed how the opportunity to paint the tribute was too good to pass up, given the humorous nature of the incident.
The mural, which took about two hours to complete, now serves as a lasting testament to Anne’s unexpected experience. Tee2Sugars jokingly mentioned being mistaken for Banksy by passersby while working on the piece, adding to the light-hearted nature of the story.
Despite the initial shock of the ordeal, Anne Hughes emerged unscathed and with a newfound sense of fame. She humorously vowed to always have her makeup on in the future and promised to never go against the shop shutters again.
The quirky incident and the subsequent mural serve as a reminder that sometimes unexpected moments can lead to unexpected forms of recognition and artistic expression. Ultimately, Anne’s unintentional airborne adventure has become a lighthearted part of local lore in Tonteg.
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