GALLERY: Hoardings in Abbey Fields brought to life with new mural
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.
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