Mural brightens the back of BHS in Stratford

Paint Stratford has painted a new mural on the hoardings behind the long-abandoned BHS in Stratford, and the work was commissioned by Stratford District Council.

The back of the former BHS store in Stratford has been brightened by a new mural on the site’s hoardings. The painting was created by Paint Stratford and commissioned by Stratford District Council. SDC’s economic development officer John Tonge oversaw the project. The design blends geometric shapes referencing the town’s half-timbered buildings with blooms inspired by Shakespearean imagery. Key details: - The mural is painted on the hoardings of the long-abandoned BHS in Stratford. - The piece was created by Paint Stratford and overseen by SDC economic development officer John Tonge. - The work was commissioned by Stratford District Council. - Artist Ali Glover described the design as intentionally recognisable as Stratford with a modern street-art twist and intended to be viewed by drivers and pedestrians. - The mural joins other works on the Stratford mural trail, including pieces at Stratford skate park, Bishopton Community Centre, Greenhill Street, Arden Street, the Visitor Information Centre and the Fred Winter Centre. Summary: The mural adds a colourful public artwork intended to be visible to both passing drivers and pedestrians and contributes to the town’s existing mural trail. Undetermined at this time.