asked artists to submit applications<\/a> to transform the station to celebrate its first anniversary.<\/p>\n“Gaining local knowledge of an area is key to my work and I’m looking forward to working with community members to make this piece extra\u202fspecial,” said Mr Council.<\/p>\n
“I plan on painting creatures that are made up of local landmarks which will represent the areas people, history, sporting heritage and wildlife,” he added.<\/p>\n
The artist has spoken to Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Bristol Rovers FC and local councillors to get ideas and inspiration for the mural.<\/p>\n
“I’m very happy to have been chosen to paint this prominent\u202fwall which will greet passengers at the new station,” he said.<\/p>\n
“It’s exciting to have a station at this location once again which will offer Bristolians more options to get around the city and beyond.”<\/p>\n
The unveiling in late September will also coincide with the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.<\/p>\n
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Ashley Down is one of the newest railway stations in the UK<\/p>\n
Helen Godwin, the mayor of the West of England, said there had been a “fantastic response” to the artist call out and the panel struggled to pick just one.<\/p>\n
“I can’t wait to see the mural that Andy creates,” she said.<\/p>\n
“This artwork will be a celebration of the station itself and the rich heritage of the local area, the city, and our whole region,” said Ms Godwin.<\/p>\n
Faye Keane, community development officer at Severnside Community Rail Partnership, said she hoped Mr Council would “offer a playful and impressive mural representing the history and community of Ashley Down”.<\/p>\n
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Andy Council<\/p>\n