Artists start work on Hampshire Hog trail in Basingstoke
The life-size sculptures will make up a summer attraction in the town centre
Students from Queen Mary College and Basingstoke college of technology along with established artists are putting the finishing touches to a new art trail.
Around a dozen life-sized Hampshire hog sculptures are being painted with unique designs and will be placed across the Basingstoke from next week.
It's hoped it'll attract visitors to the town centre.
One of the selected artists Rachel Davis said:
“Piggy is settling in well at home. I can’t help grinning as I work, what a lovely blank canvas to have.”
Fellow artist Joanne Morse added:
“I am happy as a pig in mud to be one of the local artists selected for the Hampshire Hogs”
The artists selected for the project are:
Laura Fisher, Alison Allan, Rachel Davis, Catherine Knighton, Andrew Denton, Fatima Pantoja, Sian Storey, Teela Blacklaws, Liam Kellher, Samantha Emmons, Joanne Morse, Amy Goodman, Jillian Smith, Katy Stevens and students at QMC and BCoT.
Each one was selected from a range of designs submitted to Destination Basingstoke for consideration by sponsors.
The full art trail will be in place for two months from 10 August 2021, when everyone will be able to enjoy it for free, and guided by the free to download app.