MacroArt, based in St Neots, has created a remarkable and inspiring 280m2 mural installation as part of its longstanding relationship with Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.
The hugely impressive 12-metre-high building wrap covers essential repairs being made to the Flagstaff Tower and features art created by 30 budding artists from across Oxford, aged between eight and 25-years-old.
Visual artist Kate Turnbull was commissioned to lead interactive creative sessions at the palace and assist the young individuals in bringing their vision of this UNESCO World Heritage Site to life.
The finished mural combines drawings, digital imagery, and text such as poetry, and MacroArt’s studio team worked hard to ensure that the print reflected the high-impact design across over 280m2 of high tensile material.
Printed on MacroArt’s Durst 512R, the mural was stitched together to create the ultimate extraordinary vision ready for its installation.
The impressive mural took the MacroArt team three days to construct – one day to install the wrap and two days to build the framework behind it.
Due to there being no boarding on the scaffolding, MacroArt had to get creative, with installers using rope access to reach the top of the artwork and ensure a perfect finish.
With the striking installation exploring issues such as slavery, colonialism and gender through various visuals and text, its launch has drawn national attention and the artwork has already featured on BBC television.
Mike Hamling, MacroArt’s Group Account Director, said; “This is a new high for our partnership with Blenheim Palace.
"Not only is it our biggest installation to date with them, but it is also fantastic to support such a great cause that is Oxfordshire Youth.
"Witnessing young artists take inspiration from seeing their designs now in situ.
“Our team worked so hard to bring this to life and I think we’ve created something that we can all be very proud of.”
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