GALLERY: Hoardings in Abbey Fields brought to life with new mural
By James Smith
10th Oct 2023 | Local News
The hoardings in Abbey Fields have been given a fresh new look by local artists.
Brink Contemporary Arts has created a unique mural around the demolished swimming pool site, bringing a splash of colour to the town-centre park.
The installation is intended to bring attention to the obscured entrance to the children's playground and to brighten up the area.
The mural includes colourful animals including a swan, fox and badger, all anthropomorphised in human clothing.
Brink curator Tim Robottom - who grew up in Kenilworth - was approached by Warwick District Council's green spaces team to produce the new look for the hoardings.
"The site-specific artwork features animals that have been turned into original characters with different costumes that appear to be taking part in a serious discussion," Brink said.
"The intention of the installation is to draw attention to the obscured entrance to the children's playground and also to brighten the area with light-hearted creature characters."
More than 1,000 local residents including dozens of school children went to see the archaeological remains discovered at Abbey Fields last week.
New kenilworth Jobs Section Launched!!
Vacancies updated hourly!!
Click here: kenilworth jobs
Share: