Bus shelter art celebrates nature and heritage

From left artist Wingy , Cllr Alex Farrell, and Nue founder Vic Brown. Image source, Jake West
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The artists included Wingy (left), who is pictured with district and county councillor Alex Farrell (centre) and Vic Brown from Nue

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An art project has transformed four bus shelters with designs that celebrate a town's heritage and local nature.

The work by local artists has brought "vibrant colour and a renewed sense of pride" to Fazeley, near Tamworth, said organiser New Urban Era (Nue).

The arts collective said designs included a bull that pays tribute to Fazeley's name, which is believed to mean "bull's meadow", while landmarks and birds found at a nature reserve also feature.

It follows the revamp of two shelters in August which were painted as part of the Art of Tamworth festival.

A bull head painted in lines which include green, pink and white. There are also horizontal lines against a blue background and the design is against a brick wall. Image source, Jake West
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Artist Steve "graffoflarge" Edwards gave a nod to Fazeley's name with a painting of a bull at White Park bus shelter

Vic Brown, founder of Nue, said the project was a success and had received positive feedback.

"How great it is to have another six bus shelters transformed in Tamworth and Fazeley in 2025," he said.

"We are thrilled with the response and proud to have brought more public art to the community."

A colourful design which features a heron, robin and other birds as well as a blue lake surrounding by green grass and trees. Image source, Jake West
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Artist Aerosol FX highlighted the beauty of Tameside Nature Reserve.

A close-up of a squirrel's face. It is brown and white and behind is a dark green, yellow and brown background. Image source, Jake West
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Wingy created a piece featuring a squirrel, in recognition of nature surrounding the Mile Oak area

One painted shelter featured a squirrel, in recognition of the animals and other nature surrounding Mile Oak.

While artist Katie O "celebrated Fazeley's rich heritage", said Nue, by incorporating landmarks including the town hall, mill and canal.

The side of a bus shelter painted with a brown building which has white window frames. Behind it is a blue sky, green foliage and red and brown leaves. Image source, Jake West
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Artist Katie O painted landmarks and buildings to mark the area's heritage

Nue, which is funded from a range of groups, including Arts Council England and the borough council, unveiled its programme of events in the summer.

The arts collective said it aimed to enrich the community and supports "a wide range of artistic endeavors" including street art, music and environmental projects.

A green bus shelter with the central panel painted with two brown, blue and red canal boats. They are on water and surrounded by leaves.  Image source, Jake West
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Canal boats were included in Katie O's autumnal design

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