An Ipswich shopping centre has recently unveiled a mural that captures the essence of the town.
The piece of art at Sailmakers Shopping Centre was made by a Birmingham-based artist, Joe Miles, who completed the enormous artwork in two overnight sessions while the centre was closed.
The mural includes references to iconic connections like Orwell Bridge, the Willis Building, Ipswich Town FC, Ipswich Harbour and Ipswich Rugby Club, whose youth and junior teams are sponsored by developer ALB Group that owns the mall.
Arran Bailey, the managing director of ALB Group, said: “The artwork by Joe is amazing. It’s a masterpiece.
“It precisely encapsulates the new lease of life that we have been trying to breathe into Sailmakers Shopping Centre since we took it over last year.
“The visitor analytics are also extremely encouraging and demonstrate that our approach here is working and has the support of shoppers and businesses alike.”
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