All things bright and beautiful for The Brentford Project mural
Mural artist Jo Hicks - or Hixxy as she is better known - has completed a bold, nature-inspired work at Ballymore’s Brentford Project, in west London. The new artwork gives a fresh and vibrant face to all four elevations of a multi-storey car park that is awaiting cladding under the large-scale regeneration project.
Hixxy is known for her coloured botanical designs and for her latest work she has taken inspiration from Brentford’s nature, waterways and heritage. Golden marsh marigold flowers, a weeping willow tree, a kingfisher and a great crested grebe all adorn the car park, alongside Brentford Football Club’s trademark bees and an Ionic column, which evokes the nearby grade 1 listed Syon House.
“My aim was to create a positive, beautiful and uplifting image inspired by the local area, giving a very grey building an injection of colour and life,” said the artist. “We’re excited to be working with Hixxy on this artwork project,” said Ballymore managing director John Mulryan. “She has fantastic experience in creating interesting and creative murals across the country that speak to their local audiences in a culturally relevant way.”
The mural will be in place for up to three years, as Ballymore continues to regenerate the site, restoring connections to Brentford’s waterside, creating new public spaces and amenities and developing a neighbourhood of 876 homes. Hixxy’s optimistic vision will play its own part in the regeneration process, said Mulryan. “Her work on the car park building will enliven the town centre with a new point of interest for residents and locals.”
See how Hixxy created the mural by watching the short film, above.
相關文章
藝術文化
Supporting the artists of the future as they help tackle climate change
We've partnered with The Grantham Institute at Imperial College London, to help raise awareness of climate change through the work of four budding young artists – including one whose work is now on display in Nine Elms. The initiative was part of the biennial Grantham Climate Art Prize which invited young people, who will be most affected by climate change, to create bold designs for outdoor public murals focused on the solutions needed to tackle the climate crisis.
更多
藝術文化
We commission street artist Solus to create his biggest ever work
Internationally renowned street artist Solus has an impressive portfolio of works. Now, having worked together briefly in 2022, Ballymore has commissioned Solus once again, this time to create a striking new mural at 8th Lock, the final phase of development at Ballymore’s Royal Canal Park in Dublin.
更多
藝術文化
“After the Dance” – a celebration of the arts at London City Island
A new sculpture has been unveiled at Ballymore’s London City Island neighbourhood on the Leamouth Peninsula, recognising the location as east London’s newest cultural quarter. The artwork - called After the dance, takes pride of place in Hopewell Square, close to English National Ballet’s (ENB) home at the Mulryan Centre for Dance.
更多