New Belfast Mural: C.S. Lewis

Author C.S. Lewis was just ten years old when his mother, Flora Lewis, passed away—a loss that left a profound impact on his life and imagination. Now, a new mural in East Belfast pays tribute to her enduring influence.

Unveiled on the gable wall of The Secret Day Spa on Belmont Road, the artwork was created by street artist Emic and commissioned by local traders.

The mural features “a graceful figure draped in a lavender shawl and crowned with wildflowers,” a symbolic representation of Flora Lewis. According to the Belmont Road traders, the image captures her nurturing presence and the inspiration she gave her son—an inspiration that would one day help bring the magical world of Narnia to life.

C.S. Lewis, born Clive Staples Lewis, went on to become a renowned academic, lay theologian, and author best known for The Chronicles of Narnia. He died in 1963 at the age of 64.