The striking new 32ft mural has been unveiled in the heart of Coventry

A stunning new 32ft mural has been unveiled in the heart of Coventry. It can be found in FarGo Village and is the creation of artist Ben Barter and muralist Katie O’Sullivan.

Pupils from Earlsdon Primary and West Coventry Academy added their own splash of color to the mural. It was titled “Our Imagined Future” as it aims to show how children imagine a greener future will look in their city.

It was inspired by research carried out by E.ON, who supported the creation of the huge piece of art alongside Coventry City Council.

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Ben Tuck, Social Value Program Manager at E.ON, said: “Through this mural, we hope to further raise awareness of the importance of sustainability in cities like Coventry, and indeed across the country, as well as the changes which we can all do. to help build a greener future. Our Imagined Future is a great way to visualize children’s inspiring and creative solutions to make our cities greener, more sustainable and better places to live.

“As part of our commitment to working with Coventry City Council to deliver long-term benefits to the local community, we are keen to raise awareness and enthusiasm among local residents around our shared goal of building a cleaner Coventry and more environmentally friendly.”

The mural design incorporates key findings from new research as well as sustainable solutions such as heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers. Coventry artist Ben Barter spoke of his pride in taking part in the project in his home city.

“It was inspiring to see how the kids interpreted what a more sustainable future could look like in this city,” he said. “My personal favorite is the robots that pick up trash and the animals that live alongside us in an ecologically diverse environment. As a Coventry local myself I am excited to see this all come to life and to witness the artistic talents of the next generation. “

Muralist Katie O’Sullivan, known as Katie O, added: “Coventry is a beautiful city that I’ve been lucky enough to help paint and decorate. It is incredibly rewarding to be a part of this campaign, bringing life and colour. to children’s hopes for a sustainable future.

“Mural art is a great platform to shed light on important topics, and this special piece will encourage visitors and the community to work towards a greener future.”

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