Wallace and Gromit fans are in for a treat this summer

Wallace and Gromit fans are in for a treat with the launch of a major new public art trail named Gromit Unleashed in Bristol this summer.

Around 70 giant hand-painted sculptures of Gromit – the famous companion of Wallace in the hit Bristol-based Aardman animation series created by Nick Park – will decorate the streets of the city for 10 weeks as part of the venture.

With a variety of trails taking visitors from one Gromit to another across Bristol's landmarks, including the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, there will be a huge selection of eye-catching sculptures to keep visitors entertained.

Many Gromits have been designed to reflect Britain's popular cultural identity, including a creation by British pop artist Sir Peter Blake, who designed the album cover for 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' by The Beatles.

The eclectic lineup of artists also includes iconic British designers Sir Paul Smith, Celia Birtwell, and Cath Kidston as well as animation director Richard Williams – of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' fame – Aardman co-founder Peter Lord, Raymond Briggs, the man behind The Snowman, Axel Scheffler, illustrator of children's favourite The Gruffalo, and Trevor Baylis, inventor of the wind-up radio.

Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park is closely involved with the project and will also be designing one of the sculptures on the trail himself.

Commenting on the project, Nick Park said: "I can't wait to see how Gromit will look decorated by so many different artists. I love the concept of these art trails and to have 'Gromit at large' is slightly scary in a nice way for me, but also an incredible honour."

Article taken from travelbite.co.uk

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