Ian Wornast has been commissioned to create public artworks for Boscombe
Until 20 September 2023
Boscombe, Bournemouth
ActionSpace artist Ian Wornast was commissioned by BEAF to create a series of flags in response to the town of Boscombe and its architecture. Inspired by the history of Boscombe, Ian’s flags mapped the local landscape and monuments in his graphic, distinct style. The flags were displayed at various locations around Boscombe until 20 September.
Boscombe Summer flags was an ongoing placemaking project along Boscombe high-street funded by Bournemouth Coastal BID and supported by Boscombe Sovereign Centre. Previous commissioned artists include artists Roberta Fox and Nat Cook.
Other 2023 BEAF commissions included Boscombe World, a major new exhibition by artist Harold Offeh.
About Ian Wornast
Ian Wornast’s practice is inspired by place and a developed sense of design. Ian has a passion for transport and the built environment around us. He is particularly inspired by London transport, its history and developments. He notices and researches changes to structures around the city and creates graphic yet personal geographic mappings in response. Iconic buildings and local landmarks get translated into Ian’s distinctive graphic style, using bright colours and intricate references. He has produced work in response to areas around London and further afield including Glasgow.
Ian’s work has a strong and unique visual identity – recognisable instantly by his use of line and pattern. He is prolific in his experimentation. Like urban developments, in his art he likes “things to be moving forward, not going back, to keep progressing”. His artworks encourage you to look closer and also out at the world around you.
About BEAF
BEAF is an open-access, multi art form festival and year round arts programme in Boscombe, Bournemouth.
Find out more about BEAF
Image credit: Roz Pike