A TOUCH of Istanbul will be coming to Ramsgate when the Augusta Steps on
the seafront get a colourful makeover.
Inspired by retired forestry engineer Huseyin Cetinel who decided to
carry out a guerrilla paint job on steps in the neighborhoods of Findikli and
Cihangir in Istanbul, the Ramsgate Town Team plan to give the stairs a rainbow
hue.
Mr Cetinel spent four days and $800 decorating the huge staircase which
then went viral as people from across the world came to see the artwork.
The team has permission from Thanet council to paint the stairs, which
were jet-washed on Tuesday in preparation for work.
Businesswoman, Jo Hanchett, who is part of the team, said: “There will
be so many people talking about it and Ramsgate that they will want to come to
the town and see for themselves. The businesses in the town will benefit and so
too will the residents for having an uplifted town.
“It is going to be what the seaside is all about. Fun, sunny colours and
something to take home. A conversation piece.”
The team are asking for volunteers to help with the work and also to
inspire them with colourful Ramsgate photos. They also plan to work with schools
A team spokesman said: “We definitely have a multi-coloured town and
sky. The colours will be bright and cheerful and we plan to involve school
children in creating collages of each colour, chosen showing where those colours
are seen around the town. These collages will be displayed on each landing of
the Augusta steps.
“Each school will receive a colour and we are asking the children to
think about what that colour means with regards to Ramsgate - orange sunsets,
pink rock, red lighthouse, blue sea, green palm trees. Each board will be hung
on the landings with the school name. We also have school children who will be
helping with the initial sweep up of the steps. Any age volunteers are welcome
with their parents as long as they can paint without going over the lines!
“The idea is paying homage to Istanbul's retired engineer who started
this and I am sure he would feel proud that it is inspiring other communities
across Europe to copy him and help bring their communities together.”
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A TOUCH of Istanbul will be coming to Ramsgate when the Augusta Steps on the seafront get a colourful makeover.
Inspired by retired forestry engineer Huseyin Cetinel who decided to carry out a guerrilla paint job on steps in the neighborhoods of Findikli and Cihangir in Istanbul, the Ramsgate Town Team plan to give the stairs a rainbow hue.
Mr Cetinel spent four days and $800 decorating the huge staircase which then went viral as people from across the world came to see the artwork.
The team has permission from Thanet council to paint the stairs, which were jet-washed on Tuesday in preparation for work.
Businesswoman, Jo Hanchett, who is part of the team, said: “There will be so many people talking about it and Ramsgate that they will want to come to the town and see for themselves.
Read more: http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#ixzz325HfDDkL
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Inspired by retired forestry engineer Huseyin Cetinel who decided to carry out a guerrilla paint job on steps in the neighborhoods of Findikli and Cihangir in Istanbul, the Ramsgate Town Team plan to give the stairs a rainbow hue.
Mr Cetinel spent four days and $800 decorating the huge staircase which then went viral as people from across the world came to see the artwork.
The team has permission from Thanet council to paint the stairs, which were jet-washed on Tuesday in preparation for work.
Businesswoman, Jo Hanchett, who is part of the team, said: “There will be so many people talking about it and Ramsgate that they will want to come to the town and see for themselves.
Read more: http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#ixzz325HfDDkL
Read more at http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#s74BVJ8MvkifHCko.99
A TOUCH of Istanbul will be coming to Ramsgate when the Augusta Steps on the seafront get a colourful makeover.
Inspired by retired forestry engineer Huseyin Cetinel who decided to carry out a guerrilla paint job on steps in the neighborhoods of Findikli and Cihangir in Istanbul, the Ramsgate Town Team plan to give the stairs a rainbow hue.
Mr Cetinel spent four days and $800 decorating the huge staircase which then went viral as people from across the world came to see the artwork.
The team has permission from Thanet council to paint the stairs, which were jet-washed on Tuesday in preparation for work.
Businesswoman, Jo Hanchett, who is part of the team, said: “There will be so many people talking about it and Ramsgate that they will want to come to the town and see for themselves
Read more: http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#ixzz325HyDcj3
Read more at http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#s74BVJ8MvkifHCko.99
Inspired by retired forestry engineer Huseyin Cetinel who decided to carry out a guerrilla paint job on steps in the neighborhoods of Findikli and Cihangir in Istanbul, the Ramsgate Town Team plan to give the stairs a rainbow hue.
Mr Cetinel spent four days and $800 decorating the huge staircase which then went viral as people from across the world came to see the artwork.
The team has permission from Thanet council to paint the stairs, which were jet-washed on Tuesday in preparation for work.
Businesswoman, Jo Hanchett, who is part of the team, said: “There will be so many people talking about it and Ramsgate that they will want to come to the town and see for themselves
Read more: http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#ixzz325HyDcj3
Read more at http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#s74BVJ8MvkifHCko.99
A TOUCH of Istanbul will be coming to Ramsgate when the Augusta Steps on the seafront get a colourful makeover.
Inspired by retired forestry engineer Huseyin Cetinel who decided to carry out a guerrilla paint job on steps in the neighborhoods of Findikli and Cihangir in Istanbul, the Ramsgate Town Team plan to give the stairs a rainbow hue.
Mr Cetinel spent four days and $800 decorating the huge staircase which then went viral as people from across the world came to see the artwork.
The team has permission from Thanet council to paint the stairs, which were jet-washed on Tuesday in preparation for work.
Businesswoman, Jo Hanchett, who is part of the team, said: “There will be so many people talking about it and Ramsgate that they will want to come to the town and see for themselves.
Read more: http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#ixzz325HfDDkL
Read more at http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#s74BVJ8MvkifHCko.99
Inspired by retired forestry engineer Huseyin Cetinel who decided to carry out a guerrilla paint job on steps in the neighborhoods of Findikli and Cihangir in Istanbul, the Ramsgate Town Team plan to give the stairs a rainbow hue.
Mr Cetinel spent four days and $800 decorating the huge staircase which then went viral as people from across the world came to see the artwork.
The team has permission from Thanet council to paint the stairs, which were jet-washed on Tuesday in preparation for work.
Businesswoman, Jo Hanchett, who is part of the team, said: “There will be so many people talking about it and Ramsgate that they will want to come to the town and see for themselves.
Read more: http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#ixzz325HfDDkL
Read more at http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Ramsgate-rainbow-steps-start/story-21105529-detail/story.html#s74BVJ8MvkifHCko.99
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ReplyDeleteBrilliant turn out today! Well organised. How far did the human chain get?
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