Winning entries in a local community art competition have been unveiled in the Ebury Subway in Rickmansworth.
Local artists of all ages submitted pieces celebrating the local environment, before a judging panel selected the winners.
Six panels were installed in the subway’s open-air section, each featuring several pieces of art. The subway connects the east and west sides of Rectory Road, by the Ebury Roundabout.
Gillian Lipton, the Rickmansworth resident behind the idea, said: “I wanted to create something that would engage the community and raise awareness of the incredible nature we’re so fortunate to have around us in Rickmansworth.
“I thought art would be the perfect medium to do this, and it’s been wonderful to see so many people get involved. The results truly reflect this collective and collaborative effort. I hope residents enjoy this display for many years to come.”
The competition was organised by community interest organisation Sustainable Three Rivers, alongside Hertfordshire County Council, and councillors Reena Ranger OBE and Paula Hiscocks.
RICKYnews spoke to Emma Benedyk, an aspiring professional artist whose art is featured in the subway.
She said: “It is amazing because I have never done anything like this before.”
Her entry is a painting of a young girl standing against the backdrop of Woodoaks Farm.
Emma said: “We visit Woodoaks Farm a lot – the little girl in the middle is my daughter. Now, she gets to see herself every time she walks through the subway.”
Further examples of Emma’s work can be seen on Instagram @emma_benedyk_art.
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