Weston super Windows

Copy of Fiona Matthews (l) and Karen Blake view Ramona Bigwood's seaside paradise display at the Sovereign Centre.credit Culture Weston.jpg

To mark the re-opening of Weston town centre on 12th April Weston Artspace are proud to shout about our ‘Weston super windows’ project bringing ‘wow-factor’ art instalations designed by local artists.

December 2020 Weston Artspace put a call out to commission local artists to create art for empty shop windows in Weston-super-Mare. The aim of this project was to bring life and colour to the town centre after a very difficult year. Artspace aims to strengthen and support the local cultural landscape, advocating for artists to get paid for the work they do. Artists work should be recognised and valued. There was an incredible response, over 70 artists submitted their ideas. 7 were selected to create a window art trail.

Thanks to Culture Weston for sponsoring two artists so we can bring even more art to the High Street and pay artists properly for the work they do.

Artist Rachel Ackerman (r) in front of interactive wildlife display with Karen Blake at Weston Artspace (1).jpeg

Copy of Artist Claire Hall with her glass postcard display at Optika Opticians.credit Culture Weston.jpg

Artist Shruti Bhoyar with her street style cardboard cut-out display at the Sovereign Centre.credit Culture Weston (1).jpg

Artist Sami Green with her giant seed pod installation at the Sovereign Centre.credit Culture Weston (1).jpg

Artist Cai Burton's eyecatching underwater scene at Good and Proper.credit Culture Weston (2).jpg

Artist Ramona Bigwood's seaside paradise display close up.credit Culture Weston.jpg

The talented 7

Artist: Sami Green Location: Unit 16/17 Sovereign centre About the artist: Sami’s work uses themes of immersive space, architecture, and sculptural form. She currently works as a technician at Weston College and like many of us she has spent the last year revisiting what it means to be an artist during the pandemic. https://samigreencreative.weebly.com

Artist: Can Burton Location: Good and Proper Zero, 57 Regent st About the artist: Bristol based artist, illustrator and creative producer. Experienced in producing small and large scale artwork including painting for upsets festival. https://www.joyful-design.co.uk

Artist: Shruti Ashish Location: Unit 10 Sovereign centre About the artist: Shruti the founder of Mantra Murals and design creates stunning large scale murals. Her artwork is all drawn free hand so she can produce work of any scale. https://www.mantramurals.co.uk

Artist: Ramona Bigwood Location: Unit 27 Sovereign centre About the artist: Ramona is an artist, maker and creative youth worker her bold colourful style brings joy to the town. Her work has been described as "Barbie meets Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" https://www.ramonaeve.co.uk

Artist: Rachel Ackerman Location: Weston Artspace, 73 High st About the artist: Rachel is an illustrator based in Somerset she uses her art as a tool for visual story telling. Rachel loves the small imperfections in her hand drawn work which adds character to the project. http://www.rachelakerman.co.uk/

Artist: Claire Hall Location: Optika Opticians, 81 High st About the artist: Claire is a glass and mixed media artist she originally trained as a sculpture but discovered a passion for glass whilst travelling across United States. https://www.clairehall.co.uk

Artist: Aleks Nocny Location: Sanctuary Cafe, 33 Orchard st About the artist: Local artist and tattoo artist, making a name for himself creating beautiful murals. You can also see his work on Gloucester road. https://www.facebook.com/brushes.and.dreams