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Ellen Road Colourful Cabinet

Ellen Road

Two BT utility boxes have been transformed by local illustrator, Eliott. They completed their dissertation on street art and were thrilled to be tasked with bringing the two boxes to life with their vibrant designs!
Red kite on utility cabinet

Market Square

Lauren painted this striking red kite! You’ll find it by Natwest as you approach Hale Leys Shopping Centre.

Charlie With Duck Painted Cabinet

Market Square

Charlie was inspired by Aylesbury United Football Club. “I chose to paint the Aylesbury ducks because they are an important part of what the town means to me and also bring a lot of joy in themselves. It was lovely to hear everyone’s reactions to seeing the ducks and I’m so glad that I got to be a part of this amazing project!”
Field Painted Onto Utility Cabinet

Weedon Road

“I have always been a lover of art so when my sister told me about the Town Council’s cabinet painting project, I was keen to give it a go. I decided to brighten up the cabinet with a colourful meadow scene, complete with mini insects and native flowers. Art has always been an enjoyable hobby of mine, however I am used to drawing people and animal portraits so this was a fun challenge!
“I hope my cabinet brightens your journey and brings a smile to your face. A big thankyou to the Town Council for making all these paintings happen.” – Hannah
Elephoant Design Cabinet Painting

Anchor Lane

Thank you to Jiya who created the design and Sarah who painted with the help of Mr Waterman.

Paralympic Cabinet Design

Mandeville Road

Thank you to Cadence for this wonderful design symbolising the diversity of the Paralympic Games. Cadence said: “I am so proud people are going to see my work! Everyone was so nice when they walked by.”

Duck Designed Cabinet

Oxford Road

“I saw how the cabinets brought colour and a bit of fun to places; the unique style of the artists involved makes each place special and when I was painting there were so many people who told me how much they loved the cabinets and how happy they made them. I feel very fortunate to have been able to be a part of this wonderful project! I hope I can make people happy with this design and bring a bit of brightness to people’s walks.

“I went with the classic Aylesbury duck – such a charming and lovely duck, if you’re ever lucky enough to meet one – I’ve been very lucky and have met two! – but they are sadly endangered! The background is of the black poplar – an endangered tree, with about 50% of Britain’s population in Vale of Aylesbury! I found that such a humbling fact, that we have two endangered species here, and wanted to pay homage to them. The background goes through the different stages of the female black poplar, with the catkins, cotton puffs, autumn leaves and winter branches (spring, summer, autumn, winter seasons, roughly).

“Thank you Aylesbury Town Council for allowing me to be involved in this project.”

A Fox Curled Up Painted On Utility Cabinet

Stonehaven Road

Helen has always loved painting, drawing and trying her hand at any form of art. A scientist by day, Helen explains the design she created for the Town Council’s utility cabinet painting project: “I came up with the design of the fox to complement the position of the cabinet being in an urban environment and to set it off against the green hedge. I also wanted it to be in the style of an illustration rather than a realistic fox which may have seemed a bit menacing! Thank you for the opportunity of being part of this project.”
Red Kite Painted On Utility Cabinet

Coventon Road

“I really wanted to be part of the Town Council’s project which is about bringing artwork into the local community. Mainly to spread a little joy and give something back. It’s been lovely connecting with everyone who has chatted or watched me while I’ve been completing it.
“My design is of a red kite in flight over the Chiltern hills, a sight we are all very familiar with around here! There is also a very personal connection for me, red kites have a special meaning for me attached to my lovely dad, Richard Stansfield who we sadly lost in 2020. My dad was the chairman for Aylesbury Youth Action (AYA) for many years so when I found out my cabinet was on Coventon Road, which is pretty much directly opposite AYA’s headquarters.. I knew it was meant to be.
“Thank you for letting me be part of the project, and I hope my cabinet makes people smile when they walk past.” -Natalie
Grace With Her Painted Cabinet

Park Street

My name is Grace Yang and I am 11 years old and have just started secondary school. I have always loved art and drawing. I have made cards for years and more recently I have created art to gift to my friends and family.
“My dad found out people were painting utility cabinets and showed me the one done in the town centre and then I asked if I could do that as I love drawing. So he contacted the Town Council for more information and they then asked me to submit a draft design. We then found a BT box which was approved for us to paint close to my house but with lots of exposure of people walking and driving past.
“I chose this design as I have a sponsorship at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital who have multiple wildlife sponsorship options and mine is a fox. Therefore, my design includes a fox in the forest next to a stream and on the back, I have painted an aurora borealis (as I was hoping to see it this year, but it wasn’t visible from Aylesbury) and on the sides is a large tree and extension of forest scene wrapped around the sides. This gives people different views from different directions and only when in the pub will you really see the Aurora Borealis.
“My dad and I cleaned and painted the box white on the Saturday then I began drawing on Sunday morning. My mum and twin brother visited throughout the day as did my best friend and many people stopped to say hi and ask questions throughout the day, we even got food and drinks brought along while we were there for around 7–8-hours. It was great fun and I enjoyed doing it.”
Lion Painted Cabinet

Bus station

Inspired by the statues in Market Square, Jess has designed and painted this roar-some lion on a utility cabinet near the bus station.  Thanks, Jess!

Lemon painted cabinet

Landsdowne Avenue

“Aylesbury is a town I care about, and I wanted to contribute to making it a pleasant and attractive place for everyone. By painting this cabinet, I hope to bring some more positivity and pride to our neighbourhood.”

Thank you Rafiq for this vibrant design!

Painted Cabinet On Parton Road

Parton Road

“After seeing other painted utility cabinets in town, I wanted to have a go, mainly to try something new. It was a learning curve to work on something much bigger, whilst trying to keep some details turned down a bit so not to completely overwhelm myself and in a different setting. I had a fair few people come and talk to me, some as far to ask if I could do pieces for them. I decided to try a polygon style to fill the area out and then fill the rest in with smaller details. Then the thought came to me to picture what’s in the direction the box is facing. So if you face one side, it points towards town, the other to Arla and the grand union canal. The back of the box wasn’t planned, but rather done on the fly. Whilst I don’t set out to make pieces with meaning, I let others find their own meaning in them. But I find the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson to be fitting: “Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience”. My other works take months complete which, you need a patience for, as in most things in life. Overall I’m pleased with the outcome, if given the chance to do another, I’ll be sure to go all out.” -Volf
Grace With Her Painted Cabinet

Narbeth Drive

10-year-old Grace has painted this stunning sunset on a utility cabinet on Narbeth Drive. She said: “I’d seen some of the cabinets around town (including one painted by a friend) and was keen to paint one myself as art is my favourite subject at school. I love nature, and I thought a sunset would be a nice bright picture. I added the hills and grasses as a nod to the Chilterns.”

Painted Cabinets, black and white illustration

Fowler Road

Thrilled to present the latest addition to our painted cabinets initiative: a pair of vibrantly painted utility cabinets located on Fowler Road at the junction of St Anthony’s Close.

Designed by local artist Anthony, this artwork brings humor to everyday infrastructure, making these often-overlooked cabinets a focal point for passerbys. The left cabinet features playful cartoon- style illustrations, with one character appearing contemplative alongside the phrase, “Have a good day?” and another expressing optimism with ” A good day?”. The right cabinet showcases the character posed celebrating. The bright colours and bold lines make the artwork stand out, adding a touch of personality and delight to the surrounding area. We extend our thanks to Anthony for his creative efforts in transforming these cabinets into unique pieces of urban art, contributing to a more visually engaging townscape.

Rainbow Painted Cabinet

Elmhurst Road

‘”My piece is simple but efficient, I want my piece to stand out so people spot it while driving along or walking past! 🙂 I also want people who know me to see it and think, I know who painted this! I hope you all enjoy my colourful, bright rainbow and I hope for some it can brighten your day!”

Painted CABINET with Hot Air Balloons

Bodiam Close

‘Emily & Ethan worked really hard together and got lots of compliments from passers-by and neighbours on their design and effort. They really like the theme inspired by our beautiful surrounding Chiltern hills (Coombe hill) and local hot air balloons.

Thanks to Aylesbury Town Council for the initiative, it’s a great community project and we’d encourage others to join in too, we love seeing them pop up around the town. ‘