Winchester bollards in The Square get re-painted by the Colour Factory

Painters Jenny Muncaster and Rachael Alexander, from the Colour Factory, have been busy in the sunny Square transforming bollards into works of art.

The Art of Bollards project was launched in 2005 to brighten up Winchester city centre. Nearly 20 years on the painting pair behind the scheme are still keen to add a splash of colour to more street furniture across the city.

There are more than 20 bollards in The Square showcasing versions of famous artworks such as those by Picasso, Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, Matisse and Leonardo Da Vinci as well as four in Parchment Street and seven in Eastgate Street.

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Jenny is currently painting a bollard near the William Walker to be a version of artist Julian Trevelyan’s piece ‘Absentee Pig’, as requested by a long-term Winchester couple.

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She said: “Locals and visitors have really taken the project to their hearts because it’s so unusual. We’re taking something mundane and making it beautiful.

“It brightens up The Square and creates an accessible gallery of art for everyone. We’re very lucky to have the support of Winchester City Council, BID and our private sponsors. We’re always keen for more sponsors and to paint more bollards and other items in Winchester too.”

Meanwhile, Rachael is stationed at the other end of The Square re-painting a bollard in the style of ceramist Clarice Cliff.

The Colour Factory artist said: “It’s really nice and we get such a lot of positive feedback from people out and about. It’s lovely to know that we are making a positive contribution to the city.

“People love it and the project has been so successful.”

Each bollard can take up to a week to complete, with the cellulose paint drying quickly in the current weather. For more information go to thecolourfactory.org.uk/.