Banbury Beings
Public Art
shaped by
community
This project was supported by the Chiltern Railways Community Investment Fund and initiated by Banbury Business Improvement District (BID). The Community Investment Fund champions local initiatives that create lasting, positive impact across the Chiltern Railways network.
"A heartfelt thank you goes out to David and Vicki for their incredible skill in capturing our community's vibrancy in such an infectiously bright and joyful manner. We genuinely LOVE it!"
John Donaldson, Banbury and District Twinning Association
"The artwork is truly amazing! This is such an incredible way of showcasing all of these wonderful groups and bringing them to life for our local community to see and engage with!"
Elizabeth Buckner-Rowley, ARCh Assisted Reading for Children
"The Banbury Beings project has quadrupled our client base"
Ana Undasan, Breadline Project
"Still buzzing with how awesome this project is and what it means to all the local organisations being showcased in such a vivid, uplifting and positive way with this Banbury Beings project"
Emma Ford, Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping North
"The artwork inspired us to create our
'Pink Hair, Don't Care' fundraising campaign"
Louise Sansom, Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping North
"We LOVE our artwork! And we hope that all the dazzling pieces being displayed outside the train station brighten the days of people walking to and from the station on their travels."
Emma Ford, Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping North
"It doesn't matter how many times I see this piece, it still excites me!"
Louise Sansom, Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping North
Banbury Station Public Art Installation
Celebrating Community Through Design & Film
The Challenge
To deliver a public art installation that showcased 12 diverse community groups in Banbury. The goal: to create a lasting visual presence at Banbury Station through a series of outdoor artworks displayed for a minimum of 12 months—highlighting the vital role each group plays in the local community.
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Our Approach
We worked closely with Banbury BID to shape a creative direction that honoured the voice and value of each group. Our process included:
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Developing a series of proposals tailored to the needs of each community organisation
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Guiding the Banbury BID team on conducting interviews and capturing images for use in collaborative short documentary films
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Conducting in-depth research to design bespoke artworks and videos that authentically reflected the identity of each group
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Designing interactive illustrated artworks to engage viewers of all ages—including a ‘Find the Community Hearts’ feature and scannable QR codes linking to each group’s film
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Collaborating with print specialists to select weather-resistant outdoor materials for long-term display durability
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Managing the full installation of the public art and information boards at Banbury Station to ensure strong visual impact
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Producing and publishing the 12 films on Banbury BID’s YouTube channel to increase digital reach and community engagement
The Outcome
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12 custom-designed public artworks installed at Banbury Station, each accompanied by an information board that shares how the group serves and strengthens the Banbury community
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12 short films capturing the heart and spirit of each organisation—celebrating the people behind the scenes through meaningful community storytelling
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Artworks and videos actively used by the groups in non-profit fundraising, awareness campaigns, and volunteer outreach to expand their impact
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A dynamic, community-led public art space that brings colour, connection, and culture to the daily journeys of commuters and visitors—turning Banbury Station into a hub for local pride and visibility