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Supporting Swindon Muralist With Covingham Underpass Project
June 27th, 2024
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Bringing colour to Swindon whilst also
engaging with a local youth group was the mission of the incredibly talented
muralist and illustrator, Dário Santos…so when he reached out to us asking for
support, we just knew that we had to get involved in helping make this corner
of the world a brighter place!
Over £500 worth of paint and decorating
supplies were donated to the project that looked to transform the Covingham
Underpass, a dreary part of Swindon that needed some brightening.
Dário worked with a group of young
people from the Youth Justice Service who were looking to turn their lives
around by reengaging with the local community. The group were involved in the
whole process, working with Dário on the mural design and the execution.
The design aimed to encompass a
celebration of Swindon, including elements such as a steam train and robins in
a nod to the football team. The overall aim of the design was to add some cheer
and brightness to the lives of the commuters who regularly use the tunnel.
The whole process took weeks of
planning and hard work, but the overall result has received a very positive
reception. Dário was thrilled with the project and said it was a complete joy
to work on.
The mural was unveiled just weeks
before Swindon Paint Fest, a local street art festival Brewers have been
thrilled to support for many years in a row.
You can check out the murals created
for last year’s festival here>>
