Australian artist creates incredible 'Purple Rain'-inspired mural

We still can't believe Prince is gone.

In the days after the sudden death of the artist, the tragic event has inspired a flood of tributes around the world from fans and the music industry alike.

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Amid the many tweets and song covers, a "Purple Rain"-inspired mural outside the youth centre Street University in Sydney, Australia stands as a permanent tribute to the artist. 

The mural was painted by the artist Graham Hoete on Sunday, according to his Facebook page, Mr G Hoete Art. A black and white portrait of Prince's face covers the wall, surrounded by a purple haze — a colour that's become synonymous with the artist.

Image: Mr g hoete art/facebook

It's a fitting and uncontroversial addition in a country where risqué Kim Kardashian and Kanye West murals have recently divided public opinion. 

Now that the piece of street art is gaining international recognition, Hoete said on Facebook he is also looking to paint a five-storey high mural in Paisley Park in Prince's hometown of Chanhassen, Minnesota.

You can watch the creation of the mural in the time-lapse video below, while curled up listening to "Purple Rain" on repeat.