Thanks to Tracy from Boojum&Snark for sharing this latest news from Sandown, the shortlisted UK Town of Culture entrant. Rhian Teasdale by Sten Wash © Tracy MikichThese are the creations of Sten Wash or, to give him his full title, Sir Stencil Washington. The art style I’m mainly interested in has always been pop art, so I’m always looking to use pop cultural references. © Simon AverySandown’s identity as a creative hub is really growing, between the opening of GRAFT Studios and the momentum building around the UK Town of Culture 2028 bid. © Simon AverySandown being shortlisted for UK Town of Cultbooure 2028 definitely raised a few eyebrows.