Walcot Road utility cabinet artworkby Corey and Isobelle

This piece of public art is part of the Clean Up, Colour Up community improvement project. Led by Andrew Reeves of Market Harborough Wombles, the Clean Up, Colour Up crew have worked with the community to identify unloved and overlooked corners of the town in need of a serious glow up. Following a competition for Welland Park Academy students to submit their ideas for designs, three bold colourful artworks were chosen by the judging panel to be transferred onto cabinets in town. The artworks demonstrate a strong connection to our town, touching on heritage and environmental awareness and inject joyful bursts of colour to the town.

We thank Virgin Media, Harborough District Council, Market Harborough and The Bowdens Charity and The Rotary Club for permissions and funding as well as the sponsorship from PaintWell and the artists who brought the students’ designs to life; JJ Barrs Art, Kayleigh Smith Creative and The Paint Pottle.

Quote from Corey:

“I really enjoy seeing wildlife and particularly birds living in nature.”

“I like art as it is a way for me to calm down and I like seeing my accomplishments through art on paper.”

“I don’t mind people seeing my art so I’m neutral about it but it’s a nice feeling to know people are looking at your work.”

Quote from Isobelle:

“My design was inspired by my grandad, who loved birds. This made me want to include a picture of a robin which I often saw in his garden.”

“I find art relaxing - to be on my own and to be creative.”

“I am happy for people in the community to see my art. It makes me proud to think I have won a competition and that my work is on display.”

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Add your wall to the trail

Do you own a wall or door that would benefit from a little glow-up that we can add to our town trail? Get in touch: claire@thepaintpottle.co.uk