Slough train station mural unveiled to celebrate town's diversity

The colourful mural was commissioned by The Slough Hub

A mural highlighting Slough's diversity has been painted at its train station.

The piece, created by Colombian artist Jho, can be seen on Platform 3 after being unveiled on Tuesday morning.

Jho, whose real name is Johana Pnazas, moved to the town six months ago and said she wanted to celebrate its "pivotal role in global connectivity"

It was commissioned as part of an initiative from community group The Slough Hub aimed at transforming the area through art.

The Slough Hub said the mural was "pulsating with the essence of connection" and showed a girl "lost in the symphony pouring through her headset".

"In her contemplative solitude, she becomes the embodiment of absorbed connectivity," it said.

"The mural whispers tales of journeys taken and those yet to come, a reminder of the beauty that unfolds when hearts and minds converge across the ever-expanding landscape of human existence."

Artist Jho wants to create positive perceptions of Slough

Jho said The Slough Hub, which commissioned the piece as part of its #artscape project, was teaching her "how to live in the UK".

"From Colombia, where I'm from, there's loads of street art everywhere... it's colourful," she said.

"I wanted to create this artwork to reflect the diversity we have [in the Slough community]."

The station, on Brunel Way, sits on the Great Western Main Line, about halfway between London and Reading.

Vineet Vijh, director of The Slough Hub, said the mural was about more than art.

"It's a beacon of transformation for our town," he said.

"We believe in the power of creativity to redefine perceptions and create a positive narrative."

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