Project Type: Public Art
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Malago Scholar Quarters
Gage Graphics came on board with Upfest to complete an old world themed mural on the side of Malago Scholar Quarters. The piece brought to life a medieval scene of Bedminster giving the viewer a glimpse into the past showing the wildlife, like wolves and lynxes, water mills around the Malago River and Bristol Castle,…
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Bedminster Train Station
Upfest were tasked with bringing Bedminster Train Station to life as the entrance to Bristol’s Art Quarter. Partnering with Severnside Community Rail Partnership, Upfest brought in local artists Lucas Antics and Paul Monsters to make a more welcoming arrival into Bedminster and beyond. Lucas Antics designed murals in the concourse featuring Bristol landmarks and wildlife…
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Dandara
MYCORRHIZAL NETWORK A public art initiative by Upfest Projects for Dandara, that brought together nature, creativity and community engagement at Stafford Yard and Southville Primary School. Thanks to Avon Wildlife Trust and the Bristol Fungarium for their support. Inspired by underground mushroom networks, Bristol sculptor Tom Habben designed installations that highlight the invisible but important…
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Hope Rise Heron Mural
The Bristol Housing Festival is a five year program to pilot innovative housing technologies and models, to showcase and test alternative ways of living in our cities. Bristol Housing Festival’s ZEDpod scheme, is a 100% affordable, low-carbon, eleven-unit housing development in St. George, East Bristol. Through Upfest, Bristol artist Kin1 was commissioned to design and…