Brilliant Botanicals: Public art rooted in place, sustainability and story

Brilliant Botanicals is a public art project from Brilliant Bamboo that brings two striking new murals to Stoke-on-Trent, honouring the city’s ceramic history while exploring the creative, sustainable possibilities of bamboo. Artists Rob Fenton and Reiko Kaneko created two different but visually connected designs, working closely throughout with Brilliant Bamboo director Gemma Thomas, from setting […]

Brilliant Botanicals: Inspiration and Approach

Springtime 2025, we entered a fantastic time where projects in our imagination began to become a reality. We collaborated with two artists with experience and expertise in their existing work to create something magical for Stoke, the town, and the city. Each of the artists had their approach to the brief, and that’s what this […]

Brilliant Botanicals: introducing the artists

Brilliant Botanicals: A Brilliant Bamboo Intiative

Introducing the fantastic artists and collaborators we have the honour of working with for our 2025 Brilliant Botanicals project, we’re hoping to develop more. Rob Fenton: Rob Fenton is a Graphic Artist and Muralist whose passion lies in revitalising public spaces through his vibrant creations. With a keen eye for design and a deep understanding […]