University of Worcester students set to create musical mural
The mural will celebrate the city’s musical heritage
Last updated 15th Apr 2024
University of Worcester students are going to be giving a graffiti covered wall a new look in the city.
The wall, which is between the new Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building and the Green Self Storage building is set for a makeover.
Students will work alongside artist Rob Draper, who is from Worcester, and together design a mural celebrating the city’s musical heritage.
“I hope that the colour palette is uplifting," Rob said.
“Working with the students has been effortless, but it has been creative and engaging, throwing in ideas, and experimenting, trying different concepts and they’re all committed to making it as good a project as it can be.”
The design will have a quote from composer Edward Elgar at the heart of it, along with other parts which reflect Worcester and its music.
A poem which has been written by one of the students involved in the project is also being placed in both text and braille at either end of the mural.
Student Cosmin Popescu was the one who came up with the poem idea and said: “Art is something which is predominantly seen with the eyes, but if we can take it to the next level and make it more sensory, society becomes more inclusive.
“People who have visual impairments deserve to know that there are artists out there who have them in mind.”
Work on the mural is due to start on the 10th April and will take around six days to complete.