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‘Epic mural depicting heritage and history has now been completed and brings art and hope to Doncaster’
Doncaster free press
Nigel Ball, cabinet member for Public Health, Leisure, Culture and Planning, said: “This is another significant and powerful piece of art in Doncaster.”
‘New mural brings boost to No 4 Church Lane Cafe in York’
york press
‘Cafe owner Tess Harrison said: “I couldn’t be happier with the delivery of this wonderful mural and the smiles it has brought to my everyday regular customers as well as the new business it’s brought in.”
"From the planning stages right through to the execution and final reveal, the team at AOP Projects has made this a really fun experience and it’s turned out to be an emotional journey for me as my shop front has a whole new vibe!”
Guardians of york
bbc news
‘Guardians of York’
I support street art
‘Jeff Clark, director of Art of Protest Projects said “Helping to realise the difference which urban art can make to a town or city through its presence in York has been something we’ve been working towards for a long time. To be able to do it with such outstanding artists like The Postman, as well as our homegrown heroes, was beyond anything I could have imagined when we first set out.”
‘Everything’s going to the wall as The Postman delivers street art tribute to key workers in Guardians Of York murals’
charleshutchpress
‘York public art pioneers Art Of Protest Projects and The York BID are collaborating on a street art series of murals to “honour and elevate pandemic key workers from York”.
‘Unique York venue to close this month – signing off with a big New Year’s bash’
yorkmix
‘The pop-up project saw a team of York creatives, street food chefs and independent bars take over an empty warehouse – creating an intriguing hive of activity, music, arts and entertainment.’’
‘Urban art paves way to bridging social gaps in iconic northern town’
Doncaster Council
“When the pair collaborate, their fusion delivers an unmistakable style. Each mural has a strong significance and relevance to the environment it sits in combining playful scenes, often from local heritage, with detailed portraits of characters from the tales they hear in the local public spaces.”
‘Public Street Art in York: “Tranquility through Mindfulness”
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‘Art of Protest Projects continues to make its mark on the urban landscape by partnering with Thor’s Tipi Bar to deliver a fresh and exciting take on mindfulness within the city.’
‘Street artists Static give facelift treatment to derelict Malton bus shelter. Why?’
charleshutchpress
‘As Jeff Clark, director of Art Of Protest Projects explains: “The goal of this vibrant transformation is to uplift and bring people’s attention to a structural space that was once an eyesore, but through imagination and creativity has been turned into an urban art gem.”
‘Guardians of York is all about thanking our pandemic heroes.’
bbc radio york
‘The Postman Honors Pandemic Key Workers in a Public Street Art Exhibition’
widewalls
Brenna Allsuch, one of the key workers who participated in the project said:
“Telling my story in such a real and raw way has helped me to understand the weight of this year, and to reflect on all the highs and lows. Beyond that, it’s made me feel like I’m part of a community, a collective of people that have not stopped going.”
‘We hear about the Guardians of York street art project going up in the city.’
that’s tv york
‘An Emotional Mural That Depicts South Yorkshire’s Mining History Was Unveiled In Doncaster This Week’
the yorkshireman
‘The mural displays a miner bonding with a pit pony as a nod to the South Yorkshire town’s heritage as well as symbolising Jay’s grandfather who worked in the mines from a young age. After a massive two years in the planning and one month to create it – it’s finally complete.’
‘Vibrant Shelter Transformation in Malton’
I support street art
‘…They’re celebrating their nearest painting to home as they take a derelict and disused bus shelter and transform it into a bright, energetic and colourful visual that completely changes the vibe of the street.’
‘York street art celebrates key workers in the city’
bbc york & north yorkshire
‘Andrew Lowson, from the BID, said: "The Guardians of York is an art project to kick off reopening in 2021, as it will add a splash of colour to the city, whilst reminding the public of those local heroes who have worked hard to keep us all safe."
‘Some of York’s key worker heroes are now writ large across the city thanks to a dazzling new street art project.’
yorkmix
“The Postman are internationally renowned street artists,” Carl said. “I think it will bring people in – and it will probably put York on the map a little bit as a street art destination, which is something we want to do long term.”
‘Starring in new art installation ‘helped me deal with my grief’ says York Rescue Boat worker who lost his mum’
yorkmix
“The whole experience with this project has enabled me to also open up and talk about my struggles something I wouldn’t do normally.
“I am honoured to be one of the faces of YRB, it’s a great organisation doing great work to keep York’s rivers and waterways safe.”
