Local artist to create art installation at Exmouth Watersports Centre celebrating sustainability and nature
Exmouth-based artist, Anna Fitzgerald of Seadog Art has been working closely with five local schools to produce a number of larger than life paintings for the Exmouth Watersports Centre.
Creating hundreds of paintings at any one time, Anna Fitzgerald celebrates nature and wildlife through her unique and vibrant paintings.
With construction due to start on the Exmouth Watersports Centre from June 2019, Grenadier, the project developer, is keen to retain the beauty of the area throughout the build process by working with the local artist and schools to design the hoarding.
Fitzgerald has been working closely with five local schools ; The Beacon Primary School, Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Littleham C of E Primary School, and Exmouth Community School, to produce striking images of local wildlife, in particular birds, the local environment, and to showcase the wide range of activities on offer to visitors to the centre once it opens.
Fitzgerald will be painting the nature-inspired mural live at the site on Queen’s Drive over the summer, when the final installation will be revealed to the public.
The hoarding will also feature viewing panels so the community can see the progress of the work as it happens.
Peter Quincey, Property Director, Grenadier said: “We have always wanted the community to be part of the project and to highlight the importance of sustainability, supporting local wildlife and environment, and local talent. We were thrilled that Anna Fitzgerald agreed to help us with such a large project as we feel her ethos towards the environment is aligned with ours and this is a project that’s close to our heart.
We hope the community enjoy the art installation, and we would like to thank the local schools and their pupils who were inspired to share their beautiful pictures with us, which underpinned the final design.”
Commenting on the announcement, Anna Fitzgerald said: “I’m delighted to be part of such a great project. When Grenadier first approached me to work with them on this fantastic art installation, I jumped at the chance because not only could I showcase my work as a local artist, but we had a shared love of nature and the beautiful landscape in which I have lived and worked for many years.
I couldn’t have completed such a big project without the help of the talented local school children who inspired the paintings, and who I hope are inspired to visit the centre once it opens and continue painting. Please do come down, and I hope you enjoy the art we’ve produced.”
Anna Fitzgerald’s artwork will also be showcased at the watersports centre once it opens, and it’s hoped the installation will encourage other local artists to use the centre to paint, draw, and be inspired by the natural beauty on offer.
The designs have been inspired by nature but particularly by the local birds in the area. Grenadier are keen to highlight the importance of protecting the local wildlife and hopes the installation will highlight the importance of preserving our coastline sympathetically.
For more information visit http://watersportscentreexmouth.co.uk
