'Rushenden Colour Palette' - Medichem Fence Project by Richard Perry

As part of the Rushenden Art in the Public Realm project, artist Richard Perry has been commissioned to design an artwork for the fence which lines the road as one enters Rushenden, owned by Medichem International. The concept for the project was to create a colour palette for Rushenden, taken from images taken by local photographers, as part of the Roaming Perspectives 3 workshop. The fence slats will be painted a range of blues to reflect the range found naturally in the nearby nature reserve.

Over 35 participants took part in painting the fence, most of the work was completed by Vi-involved volunteers, and a special day was held for local children from the Rushenden community house, the youth group and local community representatives.

Nicole Mollett said “We are delighted with how these projects have captured the imagination of the local community, who have contributed so much towards the final artwork. Once again, people from Sheppey have demonstrated that they can express their connection for where they live through art and in the process come together to make it work

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