Help us create a vibrant mural featuring an endangered family of red pandas - adding to the captivating gallery of street art located around north London's West Green; created by artist James Straffon
Red Tales Of a Green Dream would be the latest addition in a series or eye-catching, eco-conscious urban artworks, which promote and endorse the concept of nature and nurture. Presented through the engaging gaze of a red panda mother and her child, this large-scale natural-world mural will greet all those passing through, or visiting a diverse urban neighbourhood, with an enchanting appeal for empathy and conservation. This artistic proposal seeks to be both inspiring, educational, and inspirational; displaying radiant colour, and a warm sense of family and place, alongside the importance of protecting and engaging with the animal kingdom, and its environment. All those who contribute will take a vital share in this meaningful tableau of nature and nurture.
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Why it's a great idea:
We believe the mural will: - contribute to an uplifting and inspiring urban landscape to discover and explore; - promote and encourage a strong sense of local pride and community; - act as a beacon to the younger generation to engage with the natural world; - encourage people to consider our relationship with the animal kingdom, and its place within a world of endangerment and climate change; - give an insight into the work of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and its Red List of Threatened Species. The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is classified by the IUCN as endangered.
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It seems the image sent with the last email update was pretty low-quality. James has some (much better!) shots of the finished product. His website: www.james-straffon.co.uk His instagram: www.instagram.com/james_straffon/ Have a look if you haven't been able to see the Red Pandas in person. Thanks, Felix
They're here! A little over a week after the crowdfunder closed, the scaffolding went up and James got to work on the pandas. After four (thankfully) warm, dry and still days, his work was complete. The white wall was also repainted to help the mural stand out as much as possible. The end product looks amazing. It's been lovely to see the positive reaction of people walking or cycling by, the pandas often taking them by surprise! Children (including my own) get especially excited to see it, pointing it out or having their photo taken in front of it. Thanks to you all for making it happen. All best, Felix
WE DID IT! A huge thanks to all of you for contributing to the new red panda mural! We've successfully reached our fundraising target. We are now liaising with the scaffolders and the owners of the property to organise dates for James to paint the mural, hopefully at the beginning of June. We'll let you know when dates are confirmed, but we shouldn't have to wait too long until the red panda is on display for all to see - very exciting! Thanks again for your generosity and enthusiasm for this project. All best, Felix and James.
Whoop, 60 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 50 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £2,502
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VolunteerJames Straffon is a London-based fine artist, who explores the relationship between the natural world, and the urban environment. Over a number of years he has created a vibrant street art 'safari', within an expanding quarter of north London, exposing residents and visitors to a snapshot of diversity and adventure.
By introducing a broad array of species, he aims to promote the concept of integration, alongside a more vital theme; that of endangerment and the threat to global ecosystems. His large-scale artworks span countries such as India, Madagascar, Africa, New Zealand, the frozen north, and South America, as well as indigenous species. He is keen to foster an ongoing environment of free-to-view imagery, which engages the younger generation, and those who might experience a lack of inclusion and opportunity, within the arts.
Felix Colchester is a local resident and admirer of the neighbourhood's exceptional menagerie of artworks. Having identified a suitable, end-of-terrace blank white canvas, he has worked alongside the building owners, and James Straffon, to create and manage this special proposal.
Project Owner: Felix Colchester The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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