Fakenham Regeneration

Artists: Simon Watkinson, Matthew Fedden and Robert Kilvington
Location: Fakenham, Norfolk

Artist Simon Watkinson was appointed lead artist as part of the regeneration scheme for the Norfolk town of Fakenham. North Norfolk District Council commissioned the artist to develop a series of proposals that bring emphasis to the town centre and increase access and orientation for residents and visitors.

The central part of the scheme is a cast iron paving feature created using thousands of letterpress characters based on the die-case matrix used for casting typeface. Complemented by specially commissioned street lighting, the work makes reference to the town's printing industry. Other commissioned works include seating and litter bins by furniture designer Robert Kilvington and information posts by Matthew Fedden.

The commissioned work was supported by North Norfolk District Council and the Arts Council England Lottery funding.