A Glance Back Down The Hoss Road

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Artist Sam Wootton and Young Creators of Wolverhampton Art Centre

A Glance Back Down The Hoss Road (2025)

A Glance Back Down the Hoss Road is a collaborative artwork celebrating Wolverhampton’s layered history through four themes: Anglo-Saxon folklore, soft and hard industries and Art Deco design. Inspired by the city’s landmarks, architecture and heritage, the young people combined drawing, pen, paint and pencil to create a visual tapestry reflecting Wolverhampton’s past and spirit.

At the base, a flock of pigeons – familiar figures across the city’s façades and stone reliefs, anchors the work in everyday urban life. Playful yet symbolic, they echo Wolverhampton’s creativity, resilience and strong sense of community that continues to shape its identity today.

Location: University of Wolverhampton, Millennium City Building, Stafford St, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY

This artwork is part of a nine-piece Visual Arts Trail across Wolverhampton, co-created by young people and artists through hands-on workshops. Each piece features an augmented reality element – scan the QR code to watch the artwork come to life. Use the map below to explore the full trail and discover each piece along the way.