Youngsters contribute to ‘public art gallery’
0 Comments | Herald Express; Torquay (UK), Jul 24, 2010 | by TINA CROWSON
YOUNGSTERS from Bay schools have demonstrated their artistic talents on a new community mural wall on Torquay seafront.
An arrow-shaped structure, which was attached to the white carpet used for two days earlier this month to connect people with Torre Abbey and the seafront, has been transformed into a ‘public art gallery’ by local artists Mark and Sarah Bell.
The mural has created space for local youngsters to show off their work while also creating another use for the structure, on the side of the shelter on Torre Abbey Meadow.
Youth groups from Hele (Acorn Centre), Foxhole and Chill’d Out Youth Centre visited the seafront to contribute to the community mural.
A Torbay Council spokesman said: “We take our cultural and artistic heritage very seriously and are always looking for new ideas to help promote the Bay and showcase some of our wonderful attractions, such as Torre Abbey.
“The arrow-shaped structure, along with the white carpet which led people to the Abbey earlier this month, was welcomed by many, but also caused some controversy.
“We accept that art is not everyone’s cup of tea, but we feel it is an important part of attracting visitors to the Bay and hope that this latest project will do the same.”