Catman –
Whitstable
Catman is a mysterious
figure, but his (or her) art
is always fascinating. A
Banksy-esque artist who
leaves their mark in the
Whitstable area, it is fun
to spot new pieces as
they pop up.
Catman’s latest work of
art can be seen on the
mini roundabout
separating Oxford Street
and Cromwell Road – it’s
the iconic image of ET
in Elliot’s bike basket as
they fly across the moon
(only in this case, the
moon is the roundabout
itself).
Another of Catman’s
artistic pieces depicts
Queen Elizabeth II on a
hoverboard pulled by
corgis. This is in Dulwich
which has a thriving
street art scene.
IMOS Foundation
Brainchild of artist Briony Kapoor, the IMOS
Foundation is all about brightening up the local
Romney Marsh area with art – some of it
decidedly unexpected. There are, for example,
large murals painted across the area, and IMOS
is in search of new artists to add even more to
their already impressive count.
Sculpture is another important facet of the
IMOS Foundation, and the group is in the midst
of creating a stunning sculpture park which
will be completely free of charge. It has, they
say, the potential to be the biggest park of its
kind in the UK, filling up to 100 square miles.
Current sculptures by IMOS can be seen at
Sainsbury’s in New Romney, on a rooftop in
Fairfield Road and in the high street opposite
the Methodist church.
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