Bus company, East Yorkshire provided two single deck buses to be painted by world-class artists at one of the UK’s biggest unsigned emerging talent festival.
Two decommissioned buses were loaned to Humber Street Sesh which took place on 2-3 August, with graffiti artists being given free rein to create something spectacular.
Commenting on the partnership, Ben Gilligan, Area Director for East Yorkshire, says: “We were excited to work with Humber Street Sesh by providing buses which were no longer in the fleet to become artwork at the festival.”
Altu Collingwood from Universal Zulu Nation explained the idea process for the designs: “We had initial discussions around how to take the traditions of the New York transit system and subway art and develop it in an East Yorkshire style. We wanted to create something which was stark and impactful which could draw the public’s attention and imagination.
“The two artists were selected because of their contrasting styles from other and to the other graffiti programmed on the festival, as well as their bright and striking colour palettes. Both artists painted brilliant pieces and we are really proud of the results.”
