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Derby electrical substation receives a floral mural makeover
Overview
An electrical substation in Derby has been transformed by a new public artwork featuring the county flower, Jacob's ladder. Painted by local artist Natalie Coe on the Bold Lane substation, the mural was commissioned by Derby City Council using government funding as part of an ongoing public art programme.
Key points
- A public art mural featuring lilac blooms of Jacob's ladder has been painted on the Bold Lane electrical substation in Derby.
- The artwork was created by city artist Natalie Coe to brighten up the building and complement its surroundings.
- Derby City Council commissioned the project using government funding as part of an ongoing public artwork programme.
- Councillor Gurkiran Kaur stated that further public artworks will be introduced across Derby in the coming months.