North Somerset Magazine December 2021

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Brand new Aardman Arts trail in Bedminster

Brand new art trail comes to Bedminster just in time for Christmas.

Painting began on the 8th of November where Alex created 11 murals in Bedminster, finally completing the trail on the 23rd. You will Netflix, Aardman and Upfest have partnered instantly recognise the whimsical to bring a very special Christmas mural trail to characters from the ‘purrfectly villainous Cat’ the streets of Bristol, to celebrate the launch to Robin Robin herself as you explore through of Aardman’s new animated short Robin the streets to get a glimpse of them all. You Robin. can start the trail on North Street at McColl’s Newsagents and end up at the Rope Walk on One of Bristol’s most celebrated street artists, Bedminster Parade, paying particular Alex Lucas, was hand selected by Aardman’s attention to the Upfest Gallery, Rhubarb Dan Ojari and Mikey Please to recreate the Jumble, Toyville, Viva La Mexican, The film’s characters in her own, unique style. Emporium and more along the way. They said this: “It’s been important to us to acknowledge the local craft and creative community within Bristol so what is more fitting to the city than a mural trail.”

Bristol has always been a city of creativity and community, and this new arts trail is another perfect example of this. With the release of Robin Robin coming to Netflix tomorrow, there’s no better time to head to Bedminster and check out the new paint. When you’re out trailing the murals, make sure you’re tagging @Aardman, @lucas_antics, @Netflix and @Upfest and use #RobinRobinBristol

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