Upfest, Europe's largest street art festival, is set to make a bold statement at the Wild Place Project, part of the Bristol Zoological Society, with an exciting live painting event. On May 20 and 21, a group of street artists will descend upon the Wild Place Project, creating stunning artworks inspired by the conservation efforts of the Bristol Zoological Society.
The event will feature the artistic prowess of eight renowned street artists; Aspire, Bex Glover, Cheo, Felix Braun, The Hass, Sian Storey, Silent Hobo, and Sophie Long. These artists will employ their unique styles and creative flair to produce large-scale murals that tell the story of Bristol Zoological Society's conservation programs around the world. From the endangered lemur leaf frogs of Costa Rica's forests to the western lowland gorillas in Equatorial Guinea and the declining population of white-clawed crayfish in the rivers of the UK, each artwork will showcase the Society's dedication to wildlife preservation.
In addition to highlighting past conservation efforts, the murals will also offer a glimpse into the future. They will provide a sneak peek into the Society's upcoming project, Bristol Zoo Project, set to commence construction in 2024 at the Wild Place Project. This new zoo will introduce exciting new animal species to the site, further expanding the Society's conservation initiatives.
