Gaada have commissioned Glasgow based Cobalt Collective to provide a ‘Mural Mentorship’ to Shetland artist, Jono Sandilands, as he develops his Welcome Wall Mural commission for Hamnavoe Primary School. Colbalt and Jono’s commissions are part of Gaada’s 2021/22 programme Safeland, which incorporates a collaborative project with our local primary school as it celebrates its 40th year.
In Shetland, opportunities to gain experience painting outdoor murals are few and far between, so when designing this commission, Gaada knew it would be important to incorporate developmental support by connecting our local artist with experienced, practicing “mural mentors”.
With that in mind we reached out to best in the biz Cobalt Collective to mentor Jono and help with practical advice for creating large scale work.