Wood Street Walls and Saskia Pomeroy Mural at Kitchener Road Park, Walthamstow, London

I wanted to include a message about community within the mural. Community is important for people's wellbeing, happiness, even safety. The motto for Waltham Forest is Fellowship is Life so I thought it apt to refer to William Morris given his influence on the borough and the Arts & Crafts Movement in general. Given the borough winning the first ever London Borough of Culture Award and the bid being a joint effort between many community groups and the Local Authority, I thought the motto Work Together, Accomplish More, was an relevant positive phrase the community can relate to. Saskia Pomeroy

Working with Saskia to complete this over a 2 week period, covering over 160 meters was no mean feat, but the finished artwork speaks for itself. It's bold, vibrant and really brightens up the perimeter of the park and draws people to the on either side of the wall. This mural is a great way to kick start our London Borough of Culture Celebrations for 2019 and show how local creatives can benefit the area when they live and work in the borough. The paint used from Forest Recycling Project is reclaimed and would otherwise have gone to landfill, which in itself increases the positive impact of the overall project too. Tom Jackson Co-Founder Wood Street Walls

It’s been a pleasure seeing residents’ suggestions for their parks and green spaces turned into reality by talented artists like Saskia Pomeroy and Wood Street Walls. This William Morris-influenced design at Kitchener Road Park is a real standout, which reflects both the borough’s rich cultural heritage as well as our aspirations for the future as we prepare to host a range of exciting events throughout 2019 as London’s first Borough of Culture. It will bring enjoyment to thousands of people, young and old, all across Waltham Forest and beyond. Many thanks to the artists for their excellent work! Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Environment