There were also pop-up shops and an artist sharing session hosted by Artsite, and the Swindon Hub. The event was organised by artists Caryn Koh, Sally Taylor and Organiser Helen Salter on behalf of Artsite - an artist led self-funded charity, in partnership with Inswindon BID.Ī whole host of local artists took part in live painting sessions, hosted workshops, and exhibited their artwork for the Swindon public to see. The first art park Rain, in the M Street NE underpass opened in October 2018. Swindon's first 'Paint Fest' was held last October, with aims of showcasing and initiating murals and street art into the town centre and beyond, as part of the town’s regeneration and bring a positive change in people’s perception of Swindon. The mural is so massive, you'd need to walk through and experience it for yourself." Inside the underpass itself, a bright and colourful design using shapes and images of people exercising, can be found spanning the entire length of the walkway.Ī spokesperson from Swindon Paint Fest - an organisation that held Swindon's first graffiti and street art festival last year - said: "This artwork is just absolutely breathtaking. The flower designs appearing on the front of the underpass are said to be a depiction of the flowers found within the Old Town Gardens. Local artists Paul Exton, Curtis Hylton and Caryn Koh were supported by Swindon Borough Council for this art project. As RiNo transitions to a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment, the underpass project will encourage higher utilization and encourage users to engage in exploration of the neighborhood, as well as pay homage to RiNo’s character and history, thus enhancing the sense of place and creating a more dynamic visitor experience.The underpass that connects Marlowe Avenue to Eastern Way has been transformed with the use of bright colours, shapes, and flowers. Once complete this new district gateway piece that will serve as a major connection for RiNo East and RiNo West.īy creating a safer, user-friendly connection between the east and west sides of RiNo, this project will enhance the utilization and engagement between not only this district, but also the neighborhoods that surround it. Together with a series of community painting days the neighborhood came out and helped create this new stunning work of art. This portion of the project was funded by the new Blue Moon Brewing Company at 38th and Chestnut Place. Local muralist Pat Milbery and Jason Graves are working closely with the Knomad artists to create murals on both sides of 38th Street. Their work is inspired by the beautiful "arabesque" railing patterns underneath the bridge created in the early 1920's. RiNo neighborhood businesses Junoworks and Visual Interest are also an important part of this collaboration and are helping with implementation and installation of the project.Īdjacent to the underpass are two large walls that the district is visually connecting to this new lighting piece with a mural treatment. This project is partially funded by the Arts & Venues PSYAH grant and the RiNo Art District.Īn artists collaborative by the name of Knomad was awarded the lighting portion of this project and is in the process of installing the new piece in the spring of 2017. RiNo is spearheading a creative lighting solution to make the underpass safe for all users, while enhancing the connectivity of the neighborhood and adding an artistic element to a drab, hazardous thoroughfare. Bicycle accidents have become commonplace pedestrians hesitate to make the perceived dangerous trek. The underpass – though used by cars, bicyclists, and pedestrians – is dangerous: it is unlit, and has suffered from a lack of maintenance. Currently, the two sides of RiNo rely on only two connectors: Broadway and the 38 th Street underpass. The RiNo Art District though cohesive entrepreneurial and innovative ideals, is geographically divided by railroad tracks. Share on Facebook Share on Facebook 38th St Underpass
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