Pegasus Post: June 04, 2020
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Thursday [Edition <strong>June</strong> 4 datE] <strong>2020</strong> 35<br />
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New Brighton<br />
The mural must go on<br />
The New Brighton Outdoor Art Festival may have been<br />
cancelled, but the murals must go on. The artists have started to<br />
paint their murals leading up to the show which was scheduled<br />
for March 28th.<br />
The showcase was the brainchild of New Brighton local Gavin<br />
Fantastic and his wife, who were inspired while walking through<br />
the New Brighton mall and its derelict buildings. A concept was<br />
formed to enliven the vacant spaces and bring colour, pizazz,<br />
pride, and artistry to the area. A small group of local community<br />
members were brought together to deliver on a shared vision.<br />
After 18 months in the making the public event was cancelled<br />
however the original goal to bring three large beautiful murals to<br />
the area has still been accomplished. As you enter the community<br />
you are welcomed by ‘Welcome to Ōrua Paeroa’ mural that was<br />
painted by the Fantastic’s, Fiksate, and members of the New<br />
Brighton community. The festival which included live music,<br />
yarn bombing and art workshops will be missed, but the art itself<br />
lives on.<br />
Local artists have lent their talents to the murals of varying<br />
sizes, with all three larger than 45 m by 4m. The support for<br />
the event has been overwhelming from so many, including<br />
RubbleCity, Enliven Spaces, New Brighton Project, and support<br />
from local businesses such as Fiksate, the New Brighton Art<br />
Gallery, Burger Joint and so many more.<br />
The event is independently run and plans on holding their next<br />
Art Festival in 2022 as the NBOAF team continue their goal to<br />
bring vibrancy to their bohemian beachside community.<br />
The group is also exhibiting over 40 different graffiti and street<br />
art pieces in the New Brighton Art Gallery from 20th May – 30th<br />
May. For many this is an opportunity to bring a piece of artwork<br />
inspired by walls and tracksides of Christchurch into their<br />
homes. Maybe you might discover the next Banksy?<br />
This one of a kind New Brighton Outdoor Art Festival will<br />
leave you wanting more.<br />
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