WINNERS ANNOUNCE
Plymouth Selfie Wall Project Competition 2022
Eleanor Elliot-Rathbone’s
Made in Plymouth
Andrea Brown’s
Smeaton’s Tower Rainbow
Serena June Horgan’s
Geddon Plymouth
Mrs Mural’s
Seagull Design
Beth Paisley’s
Wall of Affirmations
The Plymouth Selfie Wall project was specifically designed to empower local Plymouth women of any age, skill or background with a passion for art in a public forum for our city to view.
March launched the competition with a clear purpose “to empower local female artists and to put Plymouth on the map for its creativity”.
Since the project’s commencement, it has seen a return of around 250 women’s submissions, a fourfold of what we had expected to gain over the month course of the competition. Winners were decided by a panel of judges at The Box Plymouth looking at all pieces entered. The main judging criteria was to measure if the design would do the following:
- appeal to tourists
- encourage people to take a photo in front of the design
- increase footfall to the selfie wall location from local residents
The project was funded by the High Street Heritage Action Zone Project in an endeavour to unlock the potential of high streets like Plymouth where winning designs will be exhibited onto local walls for the world to enjoy.
Congratulations to the Plymouth Selfie Wall Design winners! The 5 winners consist of local Plymouth women from graphic design, professional artists and first time artists!
Over 260 entries for the Plymouth's first public art competition
Plymouth Female Artists
“I wanted to think of something that would unite those who are born in Plymouth and those laying roots down here, together I like the pride that 'made in Plymouth' brings, and can see it reaching creative types as well as entrepreneurial types that want to celebrate their successes, but also what the city has given them.”
Eleanor Elliot-Rathbone’s Made in Plymouth
• 1st March 2022 - Competition launch date
• 25th March 2022 - Deadline for entries
• 28th March 2022 - Judges panel
• 29th - 31st March - Winners announced via social media
• April 2022 - Walls allocated
• May & June 2022 - Designs painted on the walls
• June 30th 2022 - Project completion deadline
It is a designated wall in a public space where people can take selfies, have fun with friends then share them on social media. Or keep them private of course. It’s a growing trend throughout the world and you could be part of bringing this fantastic project to Plymouth. Check out the infamous Instagrammable walls of LA and see just how popular this has become.
“What is a selfie wall?”
Project Timeline
“It would be amazing to have some of my art replicated on a larger scale in my hometown and have people taking selfies with it!”
Andrea Brown’s Smeaton’s Tower Rainbow
It is a designated wall in a public space where people can take selfies, have fun with friends then share them on social media. Or keep them private of course. It’s a growing trend throughout the world and you could be part of bringing this fantastic project to Plymouth. Check out the infamous Instagrammable walls of LA and see just how popular this has become.
What is a selfie wall?
“Creativity is born in Plymouth and often leaves in search of 'greener pastures' when in fact they don't know it's astroturf and they should have stayed here! A staple of the Janner language and a well-loved, multi-purpose phrase,”
Serena June Horgan’s Geddon Plymouth
- Theatre Royal Plymouth - Beth Paisley’s Wall of Affirmations
- Sports Direct - Eleanor Elliot-Rathbone’s Made in Plymouth
- Real Good Records - Serena June Horgan’s Geddon Plymouth
- City Centre Location - Mrs Mural's Seagull Design
- City Centre Location - Andrea Brown’s Smeaton’s Tower Rainbow
Confirmed Wall Locations
“I have found that commissions for public art in Plymouth are limited and regularly taken by other male artists who often aren't from the area, so this is a great opportunity.”
Mrs Mural's Seagull Design
“Affirmations are powerful statements that inspire, motivate and encourage us to be the best versions of ourselves. After the grey darkness painted by the pandemic over the past 2 years I wanted to bring sunshine to the streets and remind residents and visitors of how AWESOME they are. I encourage everyone to stand in the spot and soak up the statements that surround them!”
Beth Paisley’s Wall of Affirmations
We have partnered with the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park on this category and selcted 3 winners.
We are awaiting confirmation for the locations for these walls, which will be in Firestone Bay, The Hoe, Mountbatten.
The Ocean (artists interpretation)
When you stand on the Hoe on a summers evening, what do you see? Have you sat in the National Marine Aquarium and just watched? Are you a wild swimmer? Are you scared of the vastness of the ocean? The unknown? Do you know what lies on the bottom of the ocean floor right here on the Breakwater?
Ocean Themed Entries
Announcement Coming Soon
Partners
Three winners will be chosen from competition entries to create three selfie sites across Plymouth’s waterfront as part of the drive to encourage more people to enjoy the waterfront and discover more about Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park received funding from the UK Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund to deliver a range of activities with tourism businesses in the wider visitor economy that are engaged, or have the potential to engage with, the National Marine Park initiative.
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
@PlymSoundNMP
High Street Sparks is part of a wider High Street Heritage Action Zone project managed by The Box, POP and Plymouth City Council.
Check out the new animated short film (running time 6 minutes) which offers a great insight into the heritage of Plymouth's city centre! 'Plymouth - City of the Future' has been created by Robin Holland at Saltash-based Carbon Pixel Limited for the High Street Heritage Action Zone Project.
Project Funding Partners
High Street Heritage Action Zone
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
