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Five artists from Jersey, the UK and Spain have been chosen to breathe new life into St Helier's Elizabeth Marina with a series of vibrant murals exploring the theme of 'water, water, everywhere'.
ArtHouse Jersey and Jersey Water announced the muralists this week after a month-long call for submissions.
The winning five are Will Bertram, Robert Allen, Lucy Oates, Zara Le Cornu, and Oli Nightingale.
They will create murals on the theme of 'water, water, everywhere' across 15 arches at St Helier's Elizabeth Marina.
The project, sponsored by Jersey Water with support from the Jersey Community Foundation and Channel Islands Lottery, aims to celebrate Jersey's evolving relationship with water while raising awareness about the importance of conserving and protecting it.
Pictured: Will Bertram takes inspiration from the island's varied coastline, climate change, and pop culture. (Max Burnett)
Will Bertram is a Jersey artist whose drawings take inspiration from the island's varied coastline, climate change, and pop culture.
The sea-swimmer said he was excited "to create something that celebrates the beauty of being surrounded by water".
"Hopefully it emphasises our need to protect it," he added.
Pictured: Robert Allen said he is "excited to leave a visual mark on Jersey".
Robert Allen is a Jersey-based artist and teacher whose contemporary landscape paintings and drawings are inspired by the changing tides and harbours around the island.
He studied sculpture and drawing at Falmouth College of Arts and Nuova Academia Belle d'Arte in Milan and has exhibited in over 50 solo and group exhibitions in the UK, Italy and the Channel Islands.
He said: "I am excited to leave a visual mark on Jersey that will hopefully be seen for years to come."
Pictured: Lucy Oates, who is based in Bristol, works closely with communities to produce and create site-specific artworks.
Lucy Oates is a multi-award-winning visual artist based in Bristol who specialises in creating striking and uplifting murals.
Her practice revolves around working closely with and for communities to produce and create site-specific artworks.
She said: "The opportunity to contribute to the beautification of such a beloved site as Elizabeth Marina is incredibly inspiring.
"I believe that art has the power to transform spaces, evoke emotions, and foster a sense of belonging within a community."
Pictured: Zara Le Cornu hopes her artwork will leave "a legacy for the community to enjoy in years to come".
At just 22 years old, Zara Le Cornu is one of Jersey's rising stars.
The painter, born and raised on-island, is currently studying in Milan.
The former JCG student loves to experiment with new mediums and is excited to see where this mural project will lead.
"I already know this project will be a colourful collaboration leaving a legacy for the community to enjoy in years to come," said Zara.
Pictured: Oli Nightingale is a Jersey-born artist who is now based in Spain.
Jersey-born artist Oli Nightingale is known for his vibrant illustrations celebrating wholesome themes like nature and community.
Oli, who is currently based in Spain, said: “I'm really looking forward to returning home to take a deeper 'dip' into our shared connection with water in all its forms and seeing what visual expression follows.”
Public art project to transform Elizabeth Marina
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