A world-renowned street artist is set to create a new mural in Chesterfield town centre and is looking for local inspiration.
Peachzz, a contemporary street artist from Sheffield with works around the world, has been commissioned by Chesterfield Borough Council to create a mural on the side of the Pavements Shopping Centre as part of the Animate Chesterfield programme.
She will be hosting a community drop-in day outside Chesterfield Library on Thursday 14 August from 10am to 2pm, where local residents are invited to share their ideas for what the mural could depict.
Peachzz, said: “I'm really excited to be appointed for this project and can't wait to work with residents and young people to find out what they think makes Chesterfield such a unique town.”
The new mural is funded through Chesterfield Borough Council’s Animate Chesterfield programme which will create new artworks and activities throughout the regeneration projects happening in both Chesterfield and Staveley.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “It is fantastic to be able to welcome someone as talented as Peachzz to Chesterfield and I am sure her creation will stand out in our town centre. I hope lots of you will take the opportunity to meet her and share your ideas for the mural. I cannot wait to see the final creation.”
Peachzz discovered spray painting in the forgotten industrial sites of the UK and Europe, channeling her creativity into breathing life into walls.
Her work often explores and celebrates themes of nature, life and community, set against the stark concrete of urban spaces. With each mural she aims to evoke an emotional response and ensure her work feels rooted in its surroundings.
With a storytelling approach, she creates art that resonates with both the local communities and visitors. She is an extremely confident painter of large-scale projects. Her style is expressive, with hints of realism all while experimenting with positive themes and a bold colour palette.
Peachzz has travelled with her work all over Europe and has painted as far away as the USA, Colombia, Mexico and the Middle East.
Her mural ‘Reverie’ in Sheffield, is #2 Best Mural in the World 2024 with Street Art Cities.
Animate Chesterfield is being delivered by Beam, a leading cultural development organisation in collaboration with Chesterfield Borough Council, the programme has included the appointment of an artist in residence to engage residents and visitors with Chesterfield town centre, a Christmas window trail and further projects are
planned including the creation of a Heritage Arts Trail, a town centre projection mapping project, an outdoor exhibition, and a new sculpture for Staveley town centre.
Communities are at the heart of the programme and will shape, influence and participate throughout, ensuring that it is an authentic celebration of the place.
Funding for the public art project was secured through planning agreements as part of the council’s percent for art scheme, which was part of the previous Local Plan (and now continues on a voluntary basis), and the funding must be used for the delivery of public art.
To find out more about the Animate programme visit our Animate page.
