Your Co-op unveils Oxford Store Mural painted by local artist

Your Co-op Food has partnered with Boundary Brook Community Projects to unveil a stunning new mural by its Iffley Road store.

The artwork, created by local artist LisaMadeIt over the course of five days, was shown to the public for the first-time last week and is the latest mural giving the East Oxford area a facelift.

The Mural created by local artist LisaMadeIt by Iffley Road store

Boundary Brook Community Projects is a non-profit organisation that aims to foster a shared appreciation for the environment through the medium of gardening and art. Last year saw them transform a nearby area in need of some TLC as part of the Community Alleyway Project, with volunteers planting and pruning an array of plants and flowers, as well as creating a vibrant and uplifting animal-themed mural painted by LisaMadeIt along the side the neighbouring three-storey house which borders the alley, renaming it ‘Flower Lane’.

Her latest mural has taken inspiration from the active lifestyles of residents in the area, with standout features including a scootering dog, people enjoying skateboarding and rollerblading, and a girl performing a handstand.

Your Co-op Food store manager, Haidar-Ali Bokhari, said: “It’s been fantastic having Lisa and the team at Boundary Brook Community Projects paint their latest piece of art bringing Lisa’s signature bright colours and fun, as well as a sense of community pride to Iffley Road.

“The work they have done in the area has transformed local spaces into vibrant and welcoming places to be enjoyed by all, and all of us at the store feel proud to be a part of this installation. We hope it will bring a smile to our customers faces and inspire budding artists in the area every time they pay us a visit!”

Boundary Brook Community Projects volunteer, Dawn Weller, said: “It has been a pleasure to work on this mural for the Your Co-op Food store, it has been very well received by the local residents who feel it represents the uniqueness of our area and fosters a great sense of community spirit.”

Your Co-op Food is part of one of the largest independent UK co-operatives and is fully owned by its members. The Your Co-op family of businesses covers more than 230 Your Co-op Food stores across the West Midlands, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. They also trade nationally through its Your Co-op Travel, Your Co-op Childcare, Your Co-op Energy and Your Co-op Broadband and Mobile businesses.

Every time a member shops or chooses a service, they will also give back to the community – from buying a pint of milk to booking a holiday, we’re doing good together. To join Your Co-op as a member or for more information, please visit the website here.  

For more information on Boundary Brook Community Projects, please visit: https://boundarybrookcommunityprojects.co.uk/

Disclaimer: Your Co-op is owned and operated by The Midcounties Co-operative (TMC).