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Artists celebrate Tay Road Bridge anniversary with colourful tribute

Fraser Gray and Martin McGuiness.
Fraser Gray and Martin McGuiness.

Dundee University students have marked the Tay Road Bridge’s 50th anniversary by giving the structure a colourful makeover.

Local artists and DJCAD graduates Fraser Gray and Martin McGuinness have spent a month, largely under the cover of darkness, transforming the forgotten space under the bridge with bright colours and visually striking murals.

The talented duo were awarded a £20,000 grant back in July and have since been working on marking the milestone with their own unique tribute.

In undertaking the project, both artists wanted the design to tie in with the city’s history of print and journalism as well as to support Dundee’s City of Design status.

Fraser revealed: “The best thing about being a Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design graduate is being part of the DJCAD community.

“Every time I come back to Dundee, DJCAD is always involved in something new with the city. It’s a great community and support network to be a part of.”

Alan Hutchison, the Tay Road Bridge manager overlooking the project, said: “This is a great way to begin our 50th anniversary celebrations of the bridge that has meant so much to so many people over the years.

“Fraser and Martin are doing a fantastic job and we’re very much looking forward to seeing the end result.”

Working alongside technical assistant John O’Meara, the art project was funded and planned by the Tay Road Bridge Joint Board, with the help of sponsors including Fairhurst Consulting Engineers, Charles Scott and Partners and the local business Nova Alarms.

Paul Harris, dean of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, added: “It is always a delight to see our students excel in their careers and to see it right here in Dundee as the development of the waterfront continues is a real treasure.

“Their work is a credit to the innovative and society-driven teaching we deliver at the university.”