Bringing Stories to Life: Our Brand New Community Mural with A2Dominion
- Rose Hill
- Oct 9
- 2 min read
There’s something special that happens when you bring people together to create. Ideas flow, connections spark, and a blank wall becomes a canvas for a community’s stories. That’s exactly what happened in our recent collaboration with A2Dominion’s Community Investment Team!
A Workshop Full of Energy and Ideas
We kicked off this project with a free community workshop, and the response was incredible! Every space was filled, with another 27 people on the waiting list hoping to join. The room was alive with colour, creativity, and conversation as local residents explored their stories, voices, and visions for the mural.
What made the workshop so special was the mix of people, families, children, adults of different ages, all bringing their unique perspectives to the table. Together, they created bold patterns, meaningful designs, and bright ideas that would later come to life on the wall.
Turning Community Voices into a Mural
After the workshop, I gathered all of the amazing contributions and began the exciting process of weaving them into a single design. Each artwork and idea was considered, and the final mural became a reflection of the community who helped shape it.
Over several days, I brought the design to life inside the A2Dominion office. With brushes, colour palettes, and plenty of energy, the wall transformed into a vibrant piece of art that celebrates the voices and visions of the people it represents.
The Big Reveal
And now… the mural is finished! ✨
What was once a blank wall is now a bright, welcoming artwork that not only transforms the space but also carries the pride and creativity of everyone involved. Walking into the office, you’re immediately greeted with colour and character, a reminder of what’s possible when people come together to co-create.
Why It Matters
This project is about more than paint on a wall. It’s about:
Celebrating local voices and showing people that their ideas matter.
Building connections between residents, families, and generations.
Transforming spaces into something meaningful, uplifting, and uniquely theirs.
The mural is a daily reminder of community pride and creativity, and it continues to brighten the A2Dominion Staines office for years to come.
Let’s Create Together
We’re so proud of this project and grateful to everyone who joined in. A massive thank you to A2Dominion’s Community Investment Team and to every resident who contributed their ideas and energy.
At Co-Creative Connection, we believe that art is most powerful when it’s created with communities, not just for them.
Would you like to explore how a mural could bring stories to life in your community? We’d love to hear from you, Click the link below to get touch with us.
Let’s create something meaningful together.
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