By One of UK’s largest street art murals completed in Doncaster
An impressive street art mural, ‘Future’s Past and Present’, has finally been completed in Doncaster this month outside of Sainsbury’s Frenchgate on Trafford Way (opposite the train station).
The artwork was planned and completed over two years by Nomad Clan, a duo of internationally acclaimed artists, who worked with urban art production team Art of Protest Projects, Doncaster Creates and Doncaster Council.
They also partnered with Arts Council England and the Frenchgate Centre to achieve this brilliant project.
This marks their most ambitious project yet as it is now classed as one of the largest street art murals in the whole of the UK.
The mural depicts Doncaster’s past and present as well as some elements related to worldwide events.
The mural reportedly aims to bridge social gaps by highlighting the town’s heritage and inspiring future generations.
It includes symbolic and heartfelt images such as a miner bonding with a pit pony, a black female doctor wearing a stethoscope, racehorses, Conisbrough castle, roman relics, a plane, the Flying Scotsman train and white roses.
Jeff Clark, the director of Art of Protest Projects, told Doncaster Council: “When the pair collaborate, their fusion delivers an unmistakable style.
“Each mural has a strong significance and relevance to the environment it sits in, combining playful scenes, often from local heritage, with detailed portraits of characters from the tales they hear in the local public spaces.
“The main focus of their work is to proudly celebrate local history, but on a deeper level it often highlights the socio-economic issues affecting the area.”
Cllr Nigel Ball, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Leisure, Culture and Planning, said: “This is another significant and powerful piece of art in Doncaster.
“The mural is a real statement for people arriving in Doncaster by train, proudly showcasing our heritage and our unrivalled ambition.
“We are quickly building a wealth of iconic art [in the town which includes the] ‘Building Speed’ public art at the train station, our important mining statue, the Gaumont frieze in Sir Nigel Gresley Square and the wonderful Danum Gallery, Library and Museum.”
