Roundels Project
The only thing I love more than stumbling on vibrant local art is finding out that it’s part of a much larger initiative, which means there’s a whole lot more for me to see.
I recently spotted a mosaic roundel at Gospel Oak station and wondered what it was. Despite it’s resemblance to the iconic Transport For London roundel, it’s not an official government issued station sign. It’s the output of the local community.
Hundreds of locals of all ages contributed to making this Roundel under the guidance and support of ArtyFace, which was founded in 1999 by Maud Milton to deliver community art projects across London. Fortunately for us, it’s not the only one they’ve made.
To date, thousands of people of all ages have contributed their time and their hands to helping make this series. Take a closer look and you’ll see these incredibly detailed roundels are filled with words and images relevant to the people and places in which they were created. That makes seeing each one as uniquely rewarding as it was to make.
You can currently find them at the following North East London Overground stations:
Chingford
Gospel Oak
Highams Park
Leyton Midland Road
Leytonstone High Road
South Tottenham
St James Street
Upper Holloway
Walthamstow Central
There are also mosaic roundels at Selhurst and Thornton Heath railway stations in the South.
Artyface work with over 4,000 community members each year on a variety of projects including ceramic mosaics, mixed-media and even gardening works.
Visit artyface.co.uk and follow @MaudMilton on Instagram for more information.