In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Azarra Amoy (@azarraamoy)

Of Jamaican and Trinidadian descent, Azarra Amoy, is a graduate from University of the Arts London and holds a foundation degree in Graphic Design and a Bachelor’s Degree in Magazine Publishing.

She is a visual thinker and her practice can be defined in three strands; Artist, Designer and Creative Strategist which overlaps allowing Amoy to bring her design led ideas,concepts and solutions to a variety of creative scenarios; from bringing art to local communities in public spaces - to -helping brands enhance and cultivate stories and messages for their audiences, Azarra Amoy is a true creative pioneer contributing and delivering great ideas in every step of the design process.

Amoy is passionate about bringing art to different audiences; and produces public art installations in the form of murals working for the architect firm Squires and Partners, Kensington and Chelsea Artweek, Notting Hill Carnival and Hammersmith to realise these ideas. She has received commissions from Adidas x Size and Big Creative Education, in all instances, Amoy has used personal stories, local histories and the built environmental landscape to inform the artwork design. Her striking visual narrative draws references from culture, community, hope and power.

Kensington + Chelsea Art Week (KCAW) is delighted to present its fifth annual Public Art Trail. West London will be brought to life with vibrant and immersive public art, free for all to enjoy for the duration of the summer.

Opening on 18 June, the Public Art Trail will feature world-class sculpture, installations and exhibits throughout the borough. Presented across nine zones, the Art Trail will take up residence at some of West London’s most beautiful and iconic sites, including Napoleon Garden in Holland Park, Sloane Street, Duke of York Square, Royal Avenue, Pavilion Road, Earl’s Court, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington Memorial Park, Brompton Cemetery Chapel, and High Street Kensington.

For more information on the Kensington + Chelsea Art Week go to

https:// www.kcaw.co.uk | @kcawlondon

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