Tony Abbott & George Pell 'The Happy Ending' Mural Vandalised

The mural of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Cardinal George Pell, titled The Happy Ending, was vandalised last night, just hours after its completion. 

The mural, which is housed behind Newtown's Botany View Hotel, was painted by artist Scott Marsh who is known for his previous works like Tony Loves Tony, which depicted Abbott as both a bride and groom, and his portrait of Neil Degrasse Tyson.

As reported by The Huffington Post Australia, a representative of the Botany View Hotel has said that they believe the incident happened overnight.

"I came in this morning and it was like that," said the unidentified witness. "I don't think anyone saw anything."

View the before and after of the mural below.

 

‘The Happy Ending’ Behind the @bvhnewtown Newtown. Oh Yes! The pub tapping a free keg of @frankstrongs from 630pm to celebrate the Yes vote Yew!! #tonyabbott #georgepell #voteyes #hensparty #penisstraw #hoggingthebuff #voteyes #bridetobe #lgbtq #happyending #loveislove

A post shared by Scott Marsh (@scottie.marsh) on Nov 14, 2017 at 10:28pm PST

 

What a great collaboration with the church! They have really over-emphasised George Pell’s excitement at the historic ‘yes’ vote by plastering his face with white ‘paint’. Well done Cum check out the additions @bvhnewtown #tonyabbott #georgepell #lovewins #loveislove #thesuperhappyending

A post shared by Scott Marsh (@scottie.marsh) on Nov 15, 2017 at 2:36pm PST