A LARGER than life mural has been unveiled in Sydney’s inner west in memory of late singer George Michael.

The multicoloured street art in Erskineville is the work of well-known artist Scott Marsh who depicted the prolific singer as “Saint George”.

media_camera Sydney street artist Scott Marsh completed the mural in Erskineville today. media_camera The work depicts George Michael as “Saint George”.

The mural was commissioned by musicians Jonny Seymour and Paul Mac, who worked with the English singer at his stadium shows in Sydney 2010.

Mr Seymour said George Michael ended up staying in Sydney for seven weeks — crediting the city for reigniting his passion for music.

“We did some music for one of George’s shows at the SCG and we ended up becoming really good friends,” Mr Seymour said.

media_camera The mural can be viewed from the adjacent train line.

“At the time he was getting hounded by paparazzi in London — there were two photographers constantly at his doorstep and that really restricted his lifestyle there.

“He said being in Australia was the first time in 10 years he could go out dancing — he credited Sydney for getting back into music”.

media_camera The work was commissioned by Paul Mac and Jonny Seymour — the music duo behind Stereogamous. Photo: Adam Yip

The world-famous musician also spent considerable time in the inner west, with Newtown among his favourite haunts.

“One of my strongest memories of George was walking with him along King St and watching his openness and generosity with the people coming up to him,” Mr Seymour said.

“He spent a lot of time here so the idea of the mural was to have a special monument where people in the area could go and celebrate his life.”

Mr Seymour said the mural also recognises George Michael’s advocacy around LGBTI rights with the artwork depicting the singer as the “patron saint to the queers”.

“He challenged what the notions are of sexuality and he pushed the boat out to make nothing shocking,” Mr Seymour said.

“A lot of people got a safe passage because of his bravery”.

Scott Marsh’s other street art works includes the Casino Mike mural in Chippendale, inspired by Fat Tony from The Simpsons.

media_camera Scott Marsh’s other work includes “Casino Mike” in Chippendale. media_camera He was also behind “Kanye Loves Kanye” in the same suburb, which was later painted over.

The George Michael mural is located on Concord St, Erskineville and can be viewed from the Illawarra railway line.