The Art And Creativity Hub

#ARTSCAPE is an ambitious initiative to transform Slough through art, beautification and environmental consciousness. It seeks to make Slough a beautiful, vibrant town that becomes a talking point for its unique attractions.

Sponsored by:

About The Sponsor

Powering the Global Economy

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, interconnecting organisations across a digital-first world. Did you know that a significant portion of the data you use interconnects, right here in Slough? From online banking and cloud computing to online learning, shopping, and critical emergency services – just to mention a few.

We Love Slough

We are proud to be a part of this community and committed to investing in local projects, as well as providing fantastic job opportunities. 

A Melody of Connections

In hues that dance upon the wall’s embrace,
A mural speaks of connections interlaced.
A young girl, in contemplation’s tender grace,
Listens to melodies, lost in their embrace.

With headset poised , her spirit takes flight,
A conduit for bonds, weaving day and night.
She’s the nexus, the bridge so bright,
Uniting worlds in harmonious light

Amidst her gaze, a track unwinds,
A railway’s tale, connecting minds.
Symbolic threads of passage find,
A unity in journeys, interlined.

And in this town where data thrives,
Slough’s beating heart, where technology thrives,
The mural’s message radiates and strives,
Echoing connections that eternally drive.

For Equinix, the guide, whose vision streams,
Seeks unity in every digital beam.
Their sponsorship, a testament, it seems,
To linking souls beyond what mere eyes deem.

So on Slough’s station, a beacon stands,
A testament to how united lands,
Are woven by hearts, by human hands,
Connecting worlds through timeless strands.

 

About the Mural

Upon the canvas of a towering wall, a story unfolds—a mural pulsating with the essence of connection. At its center, a young girl graces the scene, her countenance serene, lost in the symphony pouring through her headset. In her contemplative solitude, she becomes the embodiment of absorbed connectivity.

 The mural breathes life into the concept of unity. Across its canvas, a railway track extends, a tangible metaphor for the intertwining pathways that bind humanity. It signifies more than mere physical connections; it embodies the threads that weave souls together across distances.

 Set against the backdrop of Slough, a town bustling with the energy of data centers, the mural resonates with a deeper truth. Here, in this hub of technology, where Equinix, the Sponsor is based. The mural finds its purpose. It echoes the spirit of a company dedicated to bridging divides, linking Slough not just to the world of technology but to the global community.

Placed prominently in the heart of Slough’s station, the mural becomes a testament to the significance of such junctions. It speaks of their pivotal role in knitting together the fabric of human connection. Each stroke of paint echoes the vital role these spaces play in uniting people, ideas, and dreams across boundaries. 

It stands tall, a visual ode to the profound impact of connection—the invisible threads that transcend physical barriers, fostering understanding, and unity. The mural whispers tales of journeys taken and those yet to come, a reminder of the beauty that unfolds when hearts and minds converge across the ever-expanding landscape of human existence.

About The Artist

JHO, Colombian visual artist based in Slough, Graduated in Visual Arts from the Universidad del Valle, Colombia, she has leaned towards learning pictorial techniques, exploring from the canvas to the field of urban art. Jho has a solid background in leadership, voluntarism, teacher by heart with a vocation for community work.

Her artwork has remembrance of surrealism. Technically refined, close to the figurative. A very vital, intense, expansive and generous color spirit; of genuine flight that calls to connect with nature.

 

About The Project

#ARTSCAPE is a brainchild of The Slough Hub, a community organization dedicated to the economic development of Slough; making it a happier and healthier place to live. It aims to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary works of art, fostering creativity and bringing people together. Through this mural, we hope to inspire conversations, ignite imaginations, and promote a strong sense of belonging within our beloved town.

Credits

Artist: Jho (@Jho_Artwork)
Project Director: Vineet Vijh (The Slough Hub)
Artist Assistant: Myles Davis Bucknor 

Installation Architect: Divya Lakkimsetti
Design Assistance Tarcila Broder ( The Slough Hub)

Mural Installation: Honeyfield Property Services
Paint Supplier: Urban Paint Supplies, Felthem
Vinyl Installation: Soulful Creatives 

Carpentry: Wojciech Paczek
Handyman Assistance:: Gaurav Dhruv. Amrit Singh

Project Support: Shoba Resalayyan, Amandeep Mangat, Rachel Farmer (The Slough Hub),  Clarrisa Parker,  Riffat Khan (The Slough Bid), Vicky Norbury (Great Western Railways), Bruce Owen, Ana Perroud, Anna Caviezel, Ose Owani,  Jade Lett (Equinix)

With Thanks to Great Western Railway for permission to Install  the Artwork  and the Sponsor Equinix for their Support