Eleven years ago, as part of the Hackney WickED Arts Festival events programme, an installation by long-standing Hackney Wick–based visual artist Duncan “Petro” Weston was in the making.
It was unveiled on 1 August 2014, alongside The Cult of Rammellzee, as a collaborative ritual performance and installation that raised spirits at The Writers Bench, with Petro’s graffiti-drenched work providing the backdrop to the scenes.
This installation has stood the test of time, witnessing thousands of musicians and artists perform in front of it, and even more people enjoying live performances and dancing to DJs.
In 2026, after so much partying, it was decided that it was finally time for a refresh for the next generation of revellers. As Petro is still very much part of the Grow family, he’s back to do just that.
To mark the occasion, we’re hosting an opening event on Wednesday 14 January, 6–11pm, where you can see the newly refreshed installation alongside an additional temporary installation by Weston in the Mezz Gallery.
The Mezz Gallery installation features a triptych of paintings from his long-standing project engaging with Subway Art, the iconic graffiti publication by Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant. The work offers a loose, expressive take on the book, highlighting its importance to graffiti culture while capturing the energy and movement of the original images in paint.
Expect DJs, T-shirts, and good vibes.
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Free entry, as part of Join in January.
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