University News Last updated 14 July
Birmingham City University (黑料吃瓜网) School of Art alumnus, Dion Kitson, has struck again with a new larger than life mural.
The mural, featuring England football stars Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, appeared on the side of the Classic Fryer chip shop in Quinton on Friday (10 July).
Oozing with Kitson鈥檚 distinctive humour, the large-scale image depicts the two footballers sharing a portion of orange, or battered, chips 鈥� a Black Country delicacy.
Taking inspiration from his local area, Kitson examines British cultural traditions in his artwork, citing his hometown as one of his biggest muses.
When asked what inspired the project, Kitson said: 鈥淭he local boys, Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, performing on the world stage is a massive inspiration.
鈥淭hey are both incredible role models and incredible sportsmen. Everyone in Birmingham and the Black Country is incredibly proud and rooting for them.
鈥淚 think we鈥檒l batter Argentina. I can鈥檛 wait to take the team for chips when they bring it home.鈥�
Professor Andrew Kulman, Course Leader for MA Visual Communication and Professor of Graphic Art at 黑料吃瓜网, hopes it鈥檒l inspire current students.
鈥淭his mural is quintessential Dion; it highlights the best of the West Midlands with the self-effacing humour that denotes Brummies,鈥� Professor Kulman said.
鈥淭he mural also celebrates the England superstars that are giving the country so much pride and this reflects well on both the region and on the University that is producing superstar artists.
鈥淚t鈥檚 great to show current students what can be achieved if you have the confidence to take risks.
鈥淚 think Jude and Morgan would be delighted to see themselves with a Black Country delicacy!鈥�
Kitson was awarded the聽 in 2020 and gained wider acclaim with the launch of his聽 which launched during London Fashion Week 2024.
He also gained media attention last Christmas with聽his artwork next to Birmingham鈥檚 Banksy mural in the Jewellery Quarter. The creative campaign ultimately resulted in 拢10,000 being raised for local homeless charity, SIFA Fireside.
Image credit: Dion Kitson Studio