A NEW mural that portrays the diversity of Fisherton Street has been revealed.

The scaffolding was taken down on Friday, September 15, revealing the full impact of the artwork painted onto the side of Culture Coffee.

It is the completion of a long journey that started with a call for entries in January for a mural with the brief to address the ‘future’.  

The national call for entries resulted in 25 submissions.

After a rigorous process, the judging panel comprising Fisherton Street traders, the owner of the mural location, a local gallery owner, a councillor, and members of the Salisbury Civic Society selected a work that fulfilled the brief whilst exhibiting consideration for the diverse nature of the locality.

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David Shillinglaw and Lily Mixe are partners and professional artists with extensive experience in painting murals, working internationally in places such as Barcelona, New York and Tokyo. 

Salisbury Journal: Artists Lily Mixe and David Shillinglaw painted the Fisherton Street mural.Artists Lily Mixe and David Shillinglaw painted the Fisherton Street mural. (Image: Ash Mills)

Mr Shillinglaw said that through his work he is "trying to speak in a universal language about universal themes".

His artwork explores space both physical and emotional while Miss Mixe's is a figurative and literal artist placing a strong emphasis on the natural world.

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Their latest Fisherton Street mural, located next to the river Avon, incorporates references to global nature as well as local ecosystems.

Salisbury Journal: What do you think about the mural?What do you think about the mural? (Image: Adrian Harris Photography)

Chair of the Salisbury Civic Society, Stephanie Siddons Deighton, said: “It has been a privilege to work with David and Lily.  

"They have provided the Society with an exceptional opportunity to contribute to public art in Salisbury by sponsoring a design that fulfils one of our key aims of shaping the future, whilst reflecting the lively and diverse nature of Fisherton Street and its cosmopolitan atmosphere."

Ms Deighton thanked everyone who was involved in the venture, adding: "The project would never have been possible without the kind help and support from Angela Ockenden, the owner of the property,  and a significant contribution from a private donor."

The mural is separate from the multi-million-pound Fisherton Gateway project that is currently ongoing.