Chesterfield artist’s mural brings colourful connections to life
Chesterfield artist Elle Koziupa has created a new 14-metre-high mural called ‘The Embrace’, in Leeds.
“I want to bring colour to the world,” is the belief inspiring the striking work of local mural artist, Elle.
22-year-old, Elle has been creating memorable murals for the past four years as part of the artist community at Europe’s leading producer of hand-painted murals, Global Street Art.
With so much content evolving from the digital world, Elle feels passionate about how landmark murals can touch people and deliver broad appeal. “When people first see a large mural artwork, I hope they appreciate it has an artist who stands behind it and that it comes from the vision and creativity of a human being. This is important in a world increasingly dominated by the online space,” she says.
‘The Embrace’ – produced for CrossCountry – draws inspiration from the way transport helps connect people to places and memories in an inclusive way.
Elle continues: “I wanted to ensure the mural has an emotional and visual impact on those who see it. The central idea features a captivating moment with train travel at its heart. The scene of the train platform with two people greeting each other as they are about to embark on an amazing journey or sharing a joyful reunited moment, is the foundation for many possibilities as people meet and connect.”
As part of the Global Street Art team, Elle intends to continue to create murals that touch communities and are a joy to see. She wants to stretch her capabilities and work on ever larger artworks. “I am inspired to see how far we can take the mural concept, and in the future, I want to embark on larger-scale mural projects that make a statement. I am keen to continue my development as an artist and am excited about where we can take mural creation next,” she concludes.
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