Sight Lines
Venessa Scott, UK
Blending architectural detail with expressive colour, the piece pays tribute to the street’s legacy; alive with music, movement, and memory.
This artwork aims to drench the buildings in colour; Rich, saturated hues, transforming the urban environment into a vivid dreamscape that activates the physical architecture of King Street. The colour scapes aim to evoke a sense of energy and movement, reminiscent of neon lights reflecting off wet pavement, the glow of signage spilling out onto the street, and the vibrant energy that characterised the street after dark.
Each shape, line, and hue aims to create an intriguing tableau, hinting at stories untold, memories made, and the dynamic exchanges that long defined King Street’s legendary night scene. The layered textures and chromatic contrasts in the artwork mirror the layered history of the street itself: a place where cultures converged, music pulsed through the walls, and a thriving nightlife that played a significant role in shaping Wigan's identity.
A chromatic sight line from one end of the street to the other, awash with energy. Dynamic and memorable.
The piece aims to be a visual homage of King Street’s cultural legacy, one that honours its past while reimagining its vibrant spirit for present day.
Venessa Scott, also known as Vee, is a prolific public artist from the North of England, widely recognised for her significant contribution to the arts and cultural sector. Her vibrant, joyful murals—rich in pattern, shape, and colour—adorn walls, buildings, and floors across the UK, transforming public spaces into celebrations of community and creativity.
At the heart of her practice are themes of nature and human connection. Vee harnesses the science of colour to communicate emotion, using bold palettes as a powerful tool to evoke joy, unity, and optimism. Her work often incorporates repeated shapes and iconographic elements, creating visual rhythms that speak to shared experiences and cultural identity. Through this interplay of colour, pattern, and form, she crafts immersive artworks that invite connection and reflection. A curator once aptly described her distinctive style as a “hyperchromatic collage of patterns”—a fitting tribute to her dynamic and expressive visual language..