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GWR's PVC-Free ACM Literary Art at Exeter St Davids Train Station for Exeter City of Literature

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GWR's PVC-Free ACM Literary Art at Exeter St Davids Train Station for Exeter City of Literature

THE CLIENT

Exeter City of Literature

In 2019, Exeter was bestowed with the prestigious UNESCO City of Literature designation, recognising its exceptional contributions to culture and creativity, as well as its abundant literary heritage, achieved through a collaborative city-wide effort.

Since its inception, Exeter City of Literature has been actively engaged in collaborative endeavours with various partners throughout Exeter & Devon, while also fostering connections with their fellow Cities of Literature worldwide.

Exeter City of Literature received a GWR Community Grant to commission new artwork at Exeter St Davids, commemorating the city's UNESCO designation and Devon's rich literary legacy. Community groups were actively involved in shaping the artist's brief, contributing to the design process.

The artwork was officially revealed on World Book Day in 2024.

EXPLORE THE PANEL ARTWORK

Artwork Panels on Exeter St Davids Footbridge & Lift Footbridge

Torrington from Simon by Rose mary Sutcliff with members of the Exeter College Animation Society.png

The Wanderer fromt he Exeter Book with JRR Tolkien and GWR Passengers.png

The Salt Path by Raynor Winn with Exeter College students and GWR Passengers.png

The Penguin Book Vending Machine at Exeter St Davids with GWR staff.png

The Devon & Exeter Institution with Libraries Unlimited staff and GWR passengers.png

River Torridge from Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson with students from St Martins Primary School.png

Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge with the artists Billy Ruffian (aka Isabel Keen) and Jack Ratcliff.png

Okehampton featured in folk songs by Sabine Baring-Gould with Sabine Baring-Gould and GWR passengers.png

Nature of Devon with The Pelican Project mnembers and GWR passengers.png

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie with NHS staff and GWR Passengers.png

Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve with GWR passengers.png

Iddesleigh from War Horse by Michael Morpurgo with The Pelican Project members, Michael Morpurgo, and GWR passengers.png

Exeter Landmarks with members of The Pelican Project.png

Draula by Bram Stoker with Bram Stoker,m NHS Workers, and an Exeter College Student.png

Darthmouth from Our Tragic Universe by Scarlett Thomas with MakeTank sstaff and GWR passengers.png

Darmoor from The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle with Exeter College students and GWR passengers.png

Burgh Island from Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie with the Exeter City of Literature team.png

Appledore from The Hundred Days by Patrick O'Brian with Exeter College students and GWR passengers.png

THE BRIEF

Large Format Panel Printing

The Executive Director of Exeter City of Literature engaged us to print nearly 20 artwork panels, each spanning 3 to 4 meters, for the footbridge walkway at Exeter St Davids train station, emphasising local collaboration and service provision.

The panels had to endure heavy foot traffic from daily GWR commuters while vividly showcasing the designs by local artists Billy Ruffian (Isabel Keen) and Jack Ratcliff, requiring robust construction.

Crafting the latest literary artwork supported by GWR, Exeter City of Literature opted for a PVC-free Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) that would feature an equally PVC-Free printed vinyl panel overlay, finished with a protective long-lasting anti-graffiti laminate. This innovative choice not only celebrates the city's UNESCO status and Devon's literary heritage but also underscores the commitment to sustainable practices.

We sourced a premium quality PVC-Free Dibond-like Aluminium Composite Material with a recyclable core and teamed it with an equally PVC-Free self-adhesive printable media and matching overlaminate available in a matt or gloss finish to create the long-lasting and sustainable panel displays.

THE SOLUTION

PVC-Free ACM Flat Panel Printing

ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) is commonly used for versatile and durable signage. It's ideal for flat and dimensional signs, channel letter signs, architectural signage, directional signs, and way-finding systems. ACM signage is weather-resistant and offers high-resolution graphics, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

The sandwich structure of the aluminium and core material provides rigidity, strength, and durability while remaining lightweight. ACM panels are widely used in the construction industry for exterior cladding, signage, and architectural features due to their versatility, weather resistance, and ease of installation. Additionally, they are available in various colours, finishes, and thicknesses, making them suitable for a wide range of aesthetic and functional applications.

We also provide professional installation services for your convenience, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience from start to finish!

Located on the footbridge and lift footbridge, the artwork is now accessible to commuters travelling through Exeter St David’s, inviting them to immerse themselves in its beauty. We're unbelievably delighted with this project and hope you are too!

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