A VIBRANT and dazzling public artwork inspired by the heritage of Evesham is slowly transforming the area under Abbey Bridge.
Artist Tech Moon, aka Krishna Malla is in the process of bringing to life a large-scale mural inspired by the town’s history, landscape and community identity.
Co-designed with young people from Ourside Youth Centre, with input from more than 500 residents who shared ideas through surveys, the project is on track for completion by the end of March.
A section of the new public artwork taking shape. s
Their input has highlighted Evesham’s connection to its past and the pride people felt in the stories that shaped the town.
The resulting design draws on defining aspects from Evesham’s history, namely the Battle of Evesham, the legend of St Egwin, the River Avon and Vale asparagus.
Young people involved in the workshops described the design as something that would encourage others to learn more about Evesham, spark curiosity and strengthen pride in place.
The idea for the project originated from discussions raised at an Evesham Place Board meeting instigated by Mick Hurst, organiser of the Battle of Evesham festival.
The area was identified as a key location where public art could make a real difference to the atmosphere of the space for the benefit of both residents and visitors.
Tech Moon, who has 15 years professional experience in mural production, will continue working on-site throughout March, with the artwork evolving daily as more detail and colour is added.
Based in Truro and now based in Bournemouth, his work often blends the natural world with timeless classical elements.
This project is being funded through Wychavon’s share of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Councillor Rob Adams, executive board member for strong communities, culture and Sport at Wychavon, said: “These murals are a wonderful celebration of the character, history and creativity that make our towns so special.
“Public art has the power to lift a place, spark conversations and give people a renewed sense of pride in where they live. We’ve already seen residents stopping to take photos and share their own memories, which is exactly what we hoped for.
“As a council, we’re committed to supporting projects that brighten our high streets and bring communities together, and these murals are a fantastic example of that.”
