The creator behind the mosaic is Claire Cotterill a Birmingham-based multi-disciplinary artist. Claire was commissioned by Legacy West Midlands to co-create a public artwork in collaboration with Civic Square and the local community, celebrating the ethos of the social and environmental activities they undertake in the local area. The artwork celebrates Doughnut Economics, a sociopolitical and environmental concept formulated by Kate Raworth.
Assisted by mentee Rere Demarae, Claire derived the design from creative workshops held with the local community and featuring contributions by Civic Square. Adding a further dimension of accessibility and interest, Claire worked with artist Luke Reynolds to enhance the artwork with an interactive augmented reality element, bringing the commission to life.
