I live just around the corner from Exmouth Road in Southsea and over the past couple of weeks have noticed most of the houses being transformed. A real ‘wow’ of neon and vivid colours hit you as you leave Albert Road.
Please let us know more about this story. Is this an Albert Road initiative? a council initiative? Would love to see this spread across the city. The classic car’s were a bonus find also.
Edit from Pauls original post:
This is another brain child of James Porter (and friends and a little visual help from myself). One of Southseas most proactive community artists. Other works include the Wallspace sign, which I worked on also, varies paintings above shops and flats along Albert Road, including opposite Head Hairdressing. He always has something new up his sleeve, so watch this space. Tristan.
Anon
13 September
Why assume its an initiative. Is the ‘community’ that dead?
claire sambrook
13 September
That is what I thought initially that all residents had got together but was informed that some money was put into it. Residents paid half!
Grantly Lynch
13 September
Lets hope it catches on throughout Pompey- great shot and a rather good site. Cheers Grant
Voodoo Roy
13 September
This balances the gross philistinism of the Exmouth Rd residents who campaigned against the Kings car-park. Nice work.
Paul
14 September
Reminds me of beach huts. Saw this yesterday and it really is eyecatching
Ben Mills
14 September
All will be revealed soon!!
claire sambrook
14 September
yes just found out all about it. Such a great idea from James….
Wozzy
14 September
Looks great now, but after the winter it’s going to look mucky and faded…
Mark L
14 September
Ask Rick at Head Hairdressing. He will know!
Anon
15 September
ha, there’s a big feature of it in the sun today!! Cool idea..
Tristan Savage
15 September
It was James Porter and friends. Check my post edit above. I meant to get it up before Bestival.
Jim Barber
16 September
@ Wozzy, it won’t look any worse than it did, look on the BRIGHT SIDE my friend.