May be something can be done with mural in 3d? I mean the Forest Hill mural design in 3d variations?
Like those 3d on the ground:
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The size and shape of the “canvas” can also play a significant part.
The “wings” to the under-bridge provide an opportunity to present the image in more than one dimension/direction
A little creativity and thought could match the presentation in Catford.
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I was also thinking about the colour scheme, may be to make it with woodlike effect, closer to natural, or with a bit of the nature or something unique to our area, we are Forest Hill at the end. May be with a little bird (like the one on photo) or swifts (we have them in our area) on the top of the ‘board with letters’ or a piece of tree branch, or flowers…
Wow - love the Crofton Park one.
Surely that’s the easiest solution - commission Lionel to do it, but ask him to use his creativity to come up something a little bit different from the other areas, as he has done in Crofton Park. The mock up can then displayed in the crowd funder.
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For me, it needs to be a design and colours that can hold their own in space with very little light.
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Remember this is a sign, not a generally decorative mural. It needs to be clean, clear, eye-catching and easy to take in when passing both by foot and in a vehicle. More creative and complex designs to represent Forest Hill would be better done elsewhere.
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Why does it have to be a sign?
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Rachael
I remember the good old days when you would swoon at even hint of a proposal to put engravings in the underpass.
However your point is well made - and Catford has done well with the simple sign design - and then enhanced it all with the greyhounds and butterflies juxtaposed.
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Because that’s the point of this project - to make a Forest Hill identifying sign.
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Who, me?
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Doesn’t anyone think it’s worth looking into contacting the owner of this dull brick block so maybe we can get some permission so spice it up? Any colour on it at all rather than that bleak brown right? Slap that giant walrus up there if you want. I think it’s a much better positioned than under the bridge and also it’s what people will see coming out of the station. Lol don’t get me wrong do both for all I care. Just saying someone on here must have the time to find the registered owner of the building and request some permission to paint it?
Hi @Mr_Robin_Banks - When you asked this question last year the answer was:
But of course things can change over time, so if you’re able to get in touch with the owner, ask him/her and let us know.
Catford got two traditional-style murals, plus greyhounds, plus butterflies.
We could have a traditional-style “Forest Hill” mural under the South Circular underpass, a SE23+Walrus on the WH Smith building, some custom graphics along the pedestrian underpass and more elsewhere. In particular, the road divider outside HOP station would be a great spot for some @Lionel typography.
But let’s take things step by step, and focus on these projects one-by-one to avoid diluting our energy.
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Love the idea of a Forest Hill mural but feel like the ‘Herne Hill’ type ones are a bit samey (and twee, sorry). What about seeing if some of the local youth groups or 6th forms could put forward some designs, as well as artists at Havelock? Agree it should celebrate either our famous walrus (or ferfect chicken).
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Is that the actual the wording of the brief?
Well, we don’t actually have a written brief, but the discussion has always been focused on a sign that says ‘Forest Hill’, even if there’s not unanimous agreement on the style.
That’s not to say we can’t have other murals, but I’m pretty sure this project has always about making a Forest Hill name sign.
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Just flagged this to Rob Lowe aka Supermundane and Places in Print.
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I like Places in Print’s work. Will be interested to see if they come up with anything. I did a quick and dirty photoshop using their Walrus print - it’s not right for the railway bridge location but think would look good on the side of the W H Smith building…
Agree that @Place_in_Print is an awesome local designer.
All - Bear in mind that alongside design submissions, we’ll need an artist lined up willing to do the paintwork, a quote and estimated completion date.
Ta!
In notes to both I asked them to revert to here for further info and questions.
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Why do we want to welcome people “passing through SE23”?
Thank you For Driving Through our Village. See you same time tomorrow.
My earlier suggestion was: “Thank you for visiting Forest Hill. Come back soon, without your car”
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