PROJECT News Building bridges


Signs Express has been working closely with a local artist, and Tees Valley Arts or- ganisation, to brighten up two bridges in the largest park in Darlington.


Tees Valley Arts is a government funded or- ganisation working across the five boroughs of the Tees Valley, to encourage creative participation with people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds. It has been the orches- trator of numerous bespoke creative activi- ties across the region, which are delivered by freelance artists using many different art forms.


From first enquiries, through to print and


installation, Signs Express has been supportive,


thoughtful and efficient in helping me realise a


commission for a piece of public art in Darlington.


A close up of Vicky Holbrough's design for the bridge project.


In this case, the organisation has been working with Vicky Holbrough, who has over 15 years’ experience and specialises in drawing, print making and sculpture. Vicky contacted Signs Express to assist with bringing her designs to life and installing them on the Geneva Bridge in South Park, Darlington.


This project coincides with the rapid expan- sion of Signs Express (South Durham), to encompass the Teesside territory and grow its customer base. Daniel Pickersgill, owner of Signs Express (South Durham & Teesside), said: “It is an honour to work with local artists, as this allows us to promote local talent and this project in particular has enabled us to improve a prolific bridge in the area. We still have one more bridge to decorate with Vicky’s eye-catching designs and we look forward to this second stage of the project greatly as it is quirky.”


Vicky said: “From first enquiries, through to


print and installation, Signs


Express has been supportive, thoughtful and efficient in helping me realise a com- mission for a piece of public art in Darling- ton. Working to create a piece of art for public spaces is often not straightforward; and the work has to meet the needs of the brief as well as being sensitive to the environment and site conditions. All of which Signs Express has considered in their approach.”


Local artist worked with Signs Express on a project to brighten up bridges along the River Tees.


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The bridges are part of a heritage trail that meanders through the park and the artwork on these bridges has been inspired by the wildlife of the North-East’s rivers. The proj- ect has been launched in a bid to encour- age people to reconnect with the River Tees.


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