BOURNEMOUTH COASTAL BID PUBLIC ART

We brought life and colour to a huge neglected concrete wall in a prominent tourist spot in the heart of Bournemouth next to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).  Commissioned by Bournemouth Coastal Bid, we were asked to come up with a design which would promote Bournemouth’s strong leisure industry. We proposed highlighted some of the many famous musicians who have performed steps away at the BIC or Bournemouth Winter gardens. We used lyrics mixed with local landmarks and references. Lyrics included David Bowie ‘Let’s Dance’, The Beatles ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, Arctic Monkeys ‘I bet you look good on the dance floor’ and Morecambe and Wise ‘Bring me Sunshine’. The mural showcases the fun, energy and history that Bournemouth has to offer. Rather than being put off by the structural concrete pattern and blocks, we integrated them within the design and artwork. We continued the colours and overall visual language onto the roundabout where previously rusty ugly posts were replaced with a new bright and welcoming colour scheme.