hixxy
Background to Comission
During the consultation phase, residents provided feedback indicating a desire for more artwork in the St. James Street Area. In Summer 2016, we issued an artist brief for five walls. We received a substantial response from both local and international artists, culminating in an exhibition at the Mill in November 2016. A panel, consisting of the Council Leader, representatives from the Mill, local businesses, school children, a local historian, and St. James Big Local, carefully reviewed the feedback from the exhibition and made the final selections.
Context to the Artwork
The design is based on the local wetlands nature reserve. Featuring: Water Figwort and weevil, Marsh Marigold, bull rushes and heron.
Artist Description
Hixxy is an artist and designer based in East London, known for her vibrant, large-scale murals that exude a 'Left Field Tutti-Fruity' charm. Her work seamlessly blends nostalgia with a contemporary and surreal touch. With roots in Fine Art studies in Liverpool, Hixxy's journey has been marked by a passion for collage, painting, and screenprint.
Introduced to street art by her brother, Edd, Hixxy transitioned from printing to large-scale painting, leading to a diverse portfolio of collaborations with prominent brands, institutions, independent businesses, and community groups over the past seven years. Her artistic process involves meticulous research and eclectic image sourcing, resulting in designs that invite viewers to create their own narratives, imbuing the artwork with a sense of timelessness.
