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ART IN THE PARK!
A bold and brilliant collaboration between Go! Southampton, Solent Creatives, and a talented crew of student artists from Southampton Solent University.
These aren’t just ordinary bollards - you’re standing in front of a mini outdoor gallery! Seven concrete blocks have been transformed into colourful murals, painted by students and inspired by Southampton’s maritime history, Old Town charm, and vibrant waterside life.
This project turns something grey and functional into something that makes people smile and giving students the chance to showcase their creativity in a public space.
Huge thanks to Go! Southampton, the Solent Creatives team, and everyone who helped bring this park to life with colour and community spirit.
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Meet the ARTISTS
AMREACE BACON
Amreace is a multidisciplinary artist and designer, specialising in textiles and graphics. She has an MA in Visual Communication from Southampton Solent University and BA in Textile Design from Leeds Arts University. With a passion for both hand-painting and digital drawing she loves bringing ideas to life through bold and expressive design and trying out new things whenever the opportunity arises.
"Loved this experience! Despite it being my first time painting anything this scale or material, which was really scary at first, the sun was shining and being able to contribute to the beauty of the city with my art is really cool."
amreace.uk | @amreacedesign
SASHA SINKLER
Sasha Sinkler is a videographer and visual creative from the US, recently having graduated from Solent University with a BA in Music Business. She works primarily on music videos, event videos and social media content creation but also takes on various other creative projects.
"This was my first ever mural project, and it was such a fun challenge! I didn't know what to expect and it was a lot of hard work, but by the end it was so satisfying to be able to put my name on something that will brighten up the city!"
sashasinkler.com | @sasha.sync
SALLY SAUNDERS
Sally is a Southampton-based graphic designer, creative mentor, and freelance guru with over 20 years in the industry. Her passion for graphics comes to life here through a vibrant series of nautical flags. Sally runs Solent Creatives at Southampton Solent University, connecting students with real-world projects, sharing her trademark straight-talking, no-nonsense guidance to help the next generation of creatives thrive
"Painting the bollards was definitely a challenge - each one had its own quirks - but seeing the finished result makes it all worth it. It’s so rewarding to know they bring a splash of colour and creativity to the area for everyone to enjoy.”
sallysaunders.co.uk