We’re excited to talk to Anne Bardsley, a talented artist who recently painted a penguin sculpture as part of Waddle of Worcester in aid of St Richard’s Hospice.
Let’s start with your awesome design. Where did you start?
There wasn’t a theme for this project, you just got a blank template and to come up with a design, and I was lucky enough to get chosen. My design imagines the black parts of a penguin as a mesmerizing galaxy, the small huddle of penguins on the stomach represent the species’ resilience, mirroring their ability to thrive in harsh climates. I like to think my design truly celebrates the penguins adventurous spirit.
We love that, and it really does! We understand you discovered Community Repaint on Instagram and decided to use recycled paints for your sculpture. Tell us more!
Yes, I came across Community Repaint on Instagram, and I thought it was such a brilliant idea. I needed a variety of paints for this project, and using recycled materials not only helped keep the costs down but also allowed me to contribute to environmental sustainability. There was an amazing variety of paints available, and I managed to save over £200 by purchasing the paints this way.
That’s fantastic! It’s great to see how environmental consciousness can be incorporated into art and it’s an amazing saving too. Does your penguin have a name?
Yes! it’s Starlit Journey
Where can people find Starlit Journey the galactic penguin?
I’m very grateful to waddleofworcester and wildinart for letting me be part of this brilliant project. Anyone can walk the trail, there are 40 large penguins and 40 small penguins to find. The trail covers around 5 miles. People can download an app or buy a map from the Waddle of Worcester website: https://waddleofworcester.co.uk/
Brilliant. And how can people find put more about your work?
I have a website here where you can see some of my other work. Each piece I create is a reflection of my love for the animal kingdom.
Thank you Anne! It’s been great to hear all about your penguin project and the brilliant way you have used paint that you found at your local Community RePaint scheme to create a design so out of this world!
Inspired? Anyone can pick up affordable and sustainable paint for reuse at their nearest Community RePaint scheme, so discover your local scheme today.