The Creative Hoardings programme has been initiated in response to an increase in the amount of hoarding being installed across the city as our built environment changes. The transformation of development site hoardings into artworks is set to give the capital a visual lift. Wellington City Council has launched a programme to “activate public spaces” and to support property developers in revitalising the city. The council has commissioned four local artists, Gabby O’Connor​, Ariki Brightwell​, Ruth Thomas-Edmond​ and Telly Tuita​ to create designs for its pilot Creative Hoardings programme. Council senior arts adviser Katie Taylor-Duke​ said the hoardings had “huge potential to tell stories, showcase creativity, enliven public spaces and enrich our experience of being in the city”.

Source: Stuff September 18, 2021 22:52 UTC