Gloucester's heritage brought to life in 3D artwork
Eight historical sites have been transformed into optical illusions by 3D artist Joe Hill
Gloucester's heritage is being brought to life through 3D artwork.
Eight historical sites have been transformed into optical illusions by 3D artist Joe Hill.
Joe has been making holes in the ground come to life all over the world and is now bringing the city’s archaeology to life as part of the National Archaeology Festival.
Some of the paintings include pictures of old Roman ruins, medieval churches and city walls.
There will be eight pieces of artwork set out along Westgate Street and Eastgate Street, and an exhibition and consultation event will be running in the former jewellery shop at 21 Westgate Street.
People are being encouraged to come and get involved with the interactive artwork and have a photo taken with it.
Joe Hill said: "Gloucester is so rich with history and normally I have to use my imagination to come up with things I can be putting into the holes in the ground but there's already so much under the ground here.
"If you combine the idea of holes in the ground and digging up history it really is the perfect blend."
Cllr Richard Cook, Leader of Gloucester City Council, said: “I’m pleased to hear Joe Hill has decided to return to the city to showcase more of his incredible artwork.
This is a fantastic way of bringing Gloucester’s rich history to life in anticipation of our upcoming restoration project, which is helping to preserve that history for future generations.”
The Cathedral Quarter project is funded through Historic England as part of its ‘High Street Heritage Action Zone’ scheme.
Gloucester City Council was successful in securing £1.9million to run a series of improvements to buildings in the Westgate area of the city along with a programme of activities and events to engage the local community with the heritage of the area.