RESIDENTS may have noticed 'visually stunning' artwork pop-up around Weston recently as giant words, flags and nature projects are brought in to help spruce up town.
The works, which also include haiku poetry and audio encounters, are being exhibited as part of Culture Weston's Weston Wanders project.
Its aim is to invite visitors and locals to 'look up and beyond' to view creations that add to the town's cultural scene.
The events were formed as part of the run-up to the delayed See Monster attraction at the Tropicana, and was funded by Arts Council England, North Somerset Council, and Weston Town Council.
A map will help people to find the attractions featured in the art trail and can be obtained from many locations in Weston, including the library, Tropicana, Weston Museum and Loves Cafe.
A spokesperson for Culture Weston said: "Inspired by the land and sea, the installations include thought-provoking words in giant lettering, seafront shelter sentiments and promenade poster board poetry, physically and metaphorically engaging with our precious environment.
"Uplifting haikus is a series of inspiring poems written by young people, and displayed in the Sovereign Centre’s glass elevators, are designed to leave you with good thoughts to take home after a shopping trip.
"Look up is inspired by the sights of Weston and co-designed by the Weston Artspace community artist and screen print designer Zara Shepherd."
The set of 32 flags above shoppers on Weston High Street were created by artist Zara Shepherd who 'jumped' at the chance to 'brighten up' the local area
This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition is Zara's biggest project to date and she was 'thrilled' to have the opportunity to adorn the high street of her hometown.
She said: "I have my own small business called Zara Emily which helps young people become creative through the medium of art.
"I'm an integral part of the local creative community so was keen for other artists to be involved.
"I invited Weston Artspace members to generate ideas and designs for the flags, and found help from recent Weston College graduate Paige Bailiss and Worle School work experience student Ruby Little.
"I would like to thank everyone involved in making this happen. Make sure to check out the flags for yourself if you haven’t already."
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