Churchill Way has been transformed into a burst of colour and creativity thanks to FOR Cardiff’s latest public art commission.
FOR Cardiff is the Business Improvement District (BID) of Cardiff city centre – a private, not-for-profit membership organisation voted for by the businesses of Cardiff city centre in June 2016.
The vibrant new ground mural in the city centre – complete with swirling patterns, blooming flowers, and a classic game of hopscotch – has been designed to bring joy, play, and family fun to the area throughout the summer.
Created by designer Suzanne Carpenter of Patternistas and brought to life with the support of Bethan Richards Illustration, the installation turns an often-overlooked part of the city into a place to pause and enjoy.
And the transformation doesn’t stop there; picnic benches have now been installed – including adapted benches accessible for wheelchair users, creating a welcoming spot for lunch breaks, catch-ups, and relaxing moments in the sunshine.
“This project is all about encouraging people to slow down, look around, and enjoy the city,” said Carolyn Brownell, CEO at FOR Cardiff. “It’s a short-term summer activation that adds life to a quieter end of Queen Street, and we hope it will inspire similar pop-up spaces in the future.”
The installation will remain in place for the summer months, offering a splash of seasonal joy before making way for future creative projects in other parts of the city.
