LEWIS HOBSON
DURHAM ICE RINK PROJECT
September 2023 – May 2024
Lewis Hobson is a street artist who has created some of the largest and most iconic murals in the region as Durham Spray Paints.
His background is in graffiti art, which he became interested in at 13. His experience underpins his approach to art, valuing street art as means to engage with hard to reach groups and those who do not consider themselves artists. Lewis specialises in large scale murals, community engagement, workshops and project management. Working as Durham Spray Paints, Lewis Hobson has created some of the region’s largest and most renowned murals.
Establishing the North East’s first mural festival in Spennymoor in 2023, Lewis founded a community interest company dedicated to supporting community arts projects titled, CYAN_CIC.
Website: cyancic.uk
"His workshop on spraypaint was very useful for developing techniques to use in my coursework. He was very helpful and I learned a lot from him."
"Through his workshops, I found Lewis to be a very down-to-earth and passionate person who clearly cares deeply for his craft and the local community."
Troy
EXHIBITION
durham ice rink PROJECT
April 2024
This exhibition brought together the community spirit, passion and heritage of Durham ice rink. Opened in the 1930s, Durham ice rink proved a huge success until its closure in 1996.
Its lasting legacy, captured through a collection of memorabilia, photography and memories, serves as an opportunity to celebrate the ice rink community.
