A street artist known as Maye has made a symbolic change to a mural located on Fondère Street in the French Mediterranean city of Sète, replacing an apple with a tielle, a traditional local seafood pastry.
The modification represents a shift toward incorporating local cultural symbols into public art. The tielle, a specialty octopus pie that originated in Sète, holds significant cultural meaning for residents of this coastal town in southern France.
The fresco update demonstrates how street artists can adapt their work to better reflect the communities where their art is displayed. By choosing a distinctly local symbol over a more universal one, Maye has created a stronger connection between the artwork and its immediate cultural context.
This change in the street art has been welcomed by local residents who appreciate seeing their regional culinary heritage represented in public spaces. The decision to feature the tielle acknowledges Sète's unique gastronomic identity and maritime traditions.
