Acton Unframed, a grass roots urban art project was set up up in Summer 2019 to bring world class street art to Acton, London. Funding was raised through a Space Hive campaign and received strong support from the local community, local businesses, Acton BID, Ealing Council, the Acton Central Ward Forum and The Mayor of London.
Five large scale murals will be delivered as part of the project. Acton Unframed will work with world renowned artists. All artists will be given a brief to draw inspiration from Acton’s history and its vibrant and diverse community, to create a direct link to the commissioned artworks.
The project was headed up by local residents Jewel Goodby and Kal Di Paola and delivered in partnership with James Goodby of West London Art Factory.
“In order for Acton Unframed to have the impact we would like, we have chosen internationally respected portrait and figurative artists to bring our vision to life” Jewel Goodby | Curator / Artist Liaison
The project aims to attract visitors to the area and serve as a catalyst to engage the community and to inspire commercial and social change in the neighbourhood.
“We see street art as just the first step in a movement to create a more vibrant neighbourhood. With increased footfall and interest in the area we envisage opportunities to create community events, creative markets and family festivals to celebrate all that the area has to offer” Kal Di Paola
Acton Unframed has so far completed the following murals.
2 Dreaming of Unity by Joel Artista
4. Jamal - Self Belief by Matt Small
The fifth mural is expected to be delivered in 2022.
“Amongst the many community-led projects I’ve worked with, this Acton Unframed crowdfunding campaign is one of the best examples, as to how a group can successfully mobilise widespread community support for an idea that can potentially change their neighbourhood for the better. The campaign ran by West London Art Factory really has caught the attention of so many people in and around Acton. I look forward to seeing the murals in place”. Kofi Nyamah | Community Management Coordinator (Ealing Central & Acton)
