An artist has transformed information boards in Wallingford with vibrant illustrations after running community workshops over the summer.
Kremena Dimitrova worked with the community to design and illustrate 10 boards which showcase the rich history of the town.
In the workshops, which were held at Wigod Way Family Centre, Wallingford School, and Waterside Court Care Home, groups were encouraged to draw, colour, write and mono-print various images of significant figures, wildlife, symbols and buildings from Wallingford’s history.
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Ms Dimitrova then scanned the artwork and created a digital collage, using her own illustrations as well to link the design together.
She said: “We drew and laughed, and walked and talked, not necessarily in this order.
"We traced and monoprinted Wallingford’s past and present heritage during a series of art and storytelling workshops.
“I gathered all the stories, ideas, and artworks and co-created 10 colourful, playful, and interactive information boards’ designs that are both nostalgic and forward-looking.
The new boards link to a trail called ‘Exploring the History of Wallingford in Rhythm and Rhyme with the Queen of Crime’, with Agatha Christie featured on each board asking a question.
Visitors can write their answers and complete the crossword to reveal a title of one of Christie’s works.
Leaflets of the trail are available to pick up from the Town Information Centre and Wallingford Museum, with the answers on the town council website.
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