Ground art by Adam Halliday, installed at the junction of High Street, Park Street and Katharine Street. Pic: Adam Halliday
A series of ground art is being installed in Croydon as part of a project to mark a new pedestrianised high street and brighten public spaces.
The first piece of ground art was designed by local artist Adam Halliday, installed to frame either end of a pedestrianised high street in the town centre.
The area is set to become a vibrant public space used for a range of performances and events as part of a year-long trial.
‘Look Down to Look Up’ is the latest series by Adam Nathaniel Furman, found at crossings around South End leading up to the high street.
‘Look Down to Look Up’ crossing ground art by Adam Nathaniel Furman, South End. Pic: Croydon Council
‘Look Down to Look Up’ crossing ground art by Adam Nathaniel Furman, South End. Pic: Croydon Council
The installations take inspiration from Croydon’s skyline. Halliday’s design incorporates architecture from prints he produced while studying at the Croydon School of Art.
These designs were mixed with the boroughs CR0 postcode and enclosed in a winding path to “reflect the nooks and crannies of the town”.
Close-up ground art by Adam Halliday, installed at the junction of High Street, Park Street and Katharine Street. Pic: Adam Halliday
“I wanted to pay homage to Croydon and include those familiar sights that had come to have a lot of significance to myself and many others,” said Halliday.
After producing and exhibiting work locally in the area, the council were interested in Halliday’s designs that reflected the vibrancy of the borough.
Halliday said: “From being aware of my artwork and knowing my fondness I displayed for Croydon, they presented me with this opportunity to display my affection publically through my art which was a chance I couldn’t really miss out on.”
More projects are planned for the town centre over the coming months to brighten areas and make them more attractive for people to use and spend time in.
An interactive sensory light trail is set to be suspended above High Street and St George’s Walk. The lights will be designed by artist collective, Universal Assembly Unit and respond to movement underneath to frame the area in an effective way.
