Work begins on Brixton’s ‘hands on’ windmill mural

 

Volunteers paint the mural in Windmill Gardens last weekend. Picture by Nick Weedon on Flickr
Volunteers paint the mural in Windmill Gardens last weekend. Picture by Nick Weedon on Flickr

Work has started on painting a distinctive mural in Windmill Gardens, Brixton.

Despite the bad weather work began on the artwork on April 10, with artist and designer Camila Cardenosa working with local residents, friends and supporters.

Inmates from Brixton Prison, next door, have also been allowed to lend a hand. Last weekend Brixton Windmill was also open for guided tours while the painting took place.

Picture by Nick Weedon
Picture by Nick Weedon

Members of the community are invited to get involved over the next three weekends in April (20, 21, 27, 28).  The final unveiling of the mural will be celebrated with ‘Hands on Windmill Gardens’ Mural launch at Windmill Gardens on Monday  May 6.  The completion of the mural will be celebrated with a party including music and activities suitable for all the family.  Brixton Windmill will be open for free guided tours.

For information on how to get involved in the Hands On Windmill Gardens project and to keep up to date on progress visit handsonwindmillgardens.tumblr.com.  For further information on guided tours visit www.brixtonwindmill.org.uk/visit

For more pictures of the mural being painted, by Nick Weedon, see the Brixton Blog Flickr group.

Picture by Nick Weedon
Picture by Nick Weedon

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