Painted Bollard

Inspired by Bobwinchester's recent photo we came to Winchester for a wander and fresh air as I've been feeling a bit under the weather.

Winchester City Council has funded the painting of a total of 16 bollards as part of its wider contribution to the refurbishment of The Square,in partnership with Hampshire County Council. The bollard project, first conceived in 2005 as part of the Hat Fair celebrations, is thought to have been a first for the UK, following in the footsteps of similar schemes in Australia, the USA and Europe.

The team at The Colour Factory, which includes principal artists Jenny Muncaster and Rachael Alexander, took inspiration from some of the world's greatest painters, adding an extra splash of artistic integrity, fun and intrigue to the city's street furniture.

1) Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519)
This bollard is sponsored by Winchester Business Improvement District.

I quite liked this one, but they're all good and worth a look.