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A 500-metre square area beneath major rail, road and pedestrian transport interchange Bushey Arches that was designated for public art is now home to Tony Stallard’s light work.
The site was in a poor condition due to years of neglect and pollution from trains, motor vehicles and pigeons, with heavy traffic congestion resulting in pollution and noise that made the area unattractive and unpleasant for local residents. Impetus for improvements came from residents. Watford's Green Heart Partnership (GHP) team of officers from Watford Borough Council, Hertfordshire Highways and Hertfordshire Constabulary came together, working with the Perception AREA creative team to turn Bushey Arches into a visually interesting space that celebrates its heritage. The project's initial stage captured the community perceptions of Bushey Arches and its environmental issues. GHP first appointed film-maker Rayna Nadeem to work in the area, engaging with people who live, work and pass through it. Rayna's DVD Underneath the Arches informed the project team about the next phase of development. Inspired and informed by the public engagement documentation, the team selected established public artist Tony Stallard to bring change to the site through developing a lighting scheme to illuminate the archway with a colourful, slowly changing light installation, using low maintenance,...
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