Faslane has a new centrepiece after local graffiti artist Barry the Cat paid a visit to the military site.The interior of the HMS Neptune admin building – the administrative hub of the base – recently underwent a major refurbishment.The exterior, however, was a blank canvas and base executive officer, Commander Peter Noblett, saw an opportunity to celebrate HMS Neptune and the Submarine Service.“During a visit to the Drumfork Community Centre in Helensburgh I was impressed by the large murals that had been painted on many of the walls,” said Commander Noblett.“I found out that the artist was the highly regarded Barry the Cat so I got in touch to discuss options for a new HMS Neptune sign.“I provided some suggestions for the scene and Barry provided several stunning pieces of artwork, based on ancient statues of Neptune.
The first draft had a Russian submarine in it, but that was easily sorted!”Glasgow-based artist “Barry the Cat” – real name Barry Jenkins – merged myth, nature, and the Royal Navy’s cutting edge submarines for the final mural which encapsulates the Silent Service.On November 29, sailors, submariners and civilian staff from Faslane gathered as Commodore Bob Anstey, Naval Base Commander Clyde, officially unveiled the mural.Painting on walls for the last 25 years, Barry first became interested in graffiti art in 1986 through his love of hip-hop culture.
His work has brightened up walls throughout Dumbarton, Alexandria and Helensburgh, and the surrounding areas,with several local businesses displaying his artwork on shutters and exterior walls.“It took me four days to complete the mural,” Barry explained. “The most difficult part was getting the beard and hair right on the depiction of Neptune.“It’s probably
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