New mural at Southampton Central Station. Credit: Southampton City Council
New mural at Southampton Central Station. Credit: Southampton City Council - A new, large, colourful mural by a former Winchester School of Art (WSA) student has been installed at Southampton Central train station. The design by Poppy Ash now welcomes commuters arriving to and leaving from the city, with depictions of Southampton's vibrant cultural life and key landmarks. The artwork takes pride of place on the once bare wall of a pedestrian bridge on the south side of the railway line. Poppy, who graduated from in Fine Art (BA Hons), has gone on to become a practising artist commissioned by a wide-range of clients. She comments: "I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to share my artwork and celebrate the wonderful places and activities that Southampton has to offer. "I have so many great memories attached to Southampton, from University, to friends and involvement in the local art collective, ZEST.
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