A NEW mural in Kenilworth is creating a buzz.
The artwork unveiled at Fossato Lounge is the first mural from the Warwickshire County Council Blank Canvas project.
Ten murals will be installed in locations around the county, each reflecting the place they are in, and containing a Warwickshire Bear. Each piece is designed by a local artist working with a local community group, so that voices of the community are captured in the process.
The first mural, created by local artist Tim Robottom of Brink Contemporary Arts, in collaboration with a group of volunteers and young people at the Kenilworth Centre, is a real reflection of the town. The bears in the mural represent the intergenerational community and they are enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, highlighting the great variety of hospitality venues throughout the town.
The iconic Kenilworth Castle features as a backdrop with fireworks ablaze in honour of the annual firework display. The mural also features a variety of ivy specific to the area, known as Kenilworth ivy, and the bee-friendly status of the town is reflected in the bees buzzing about the flowers.
Tim said: “I am extremely grateful to Warwickshire County Council for giving me the opportunity to further expand on the murals Brink have already created in Kenilworth. I would also like to thank the local community for input, feedback and overall positivity regarding the design, and of course Fossato Lounge for the wall.”
Chris Lewis, operations manager for Loungers, added: “We are really happy that we have managed to land this project at Fossato Lounge. Being engaged with the local community is something we are passionate about at Loungers and the buzz that the mural has created around town is great. Being a Kenilworth resident myself it is great to see prominent pieces being displayed around town and hopefully there will be more to come.”
