RAVO is a lively new artwork by artist Alastair Flindall, inspired by the spirit of Ravenscliffe – a community that thrives in unity, joy, and celebration.

RAVO is part of BD: Walls, a collection of new street art commissioned by Bradford 2025 for walls across Bradford District – paying vibrant tribute to our heritage while celebrating our dynamic street art culture.

Styled as a vibrant garden party, RAVO captures their collective spirit and the energy of the moments when Ravenscliffe feels most alive.

The large fox featuring in the mural captures a fond community memory from the annual youth club BBQ, a gathering known for it’s lively atmosphere and the infamous tale of the “sausage thief”- a cheeky local fox, which some even claimed to have petted at the bus stop.

The flowers in the piece are inspired by their love for music, particularly baseline, influencing the idea of bass-pumping flowers, to combine vibrant visuals with the unmistakable energy of their favourite beats.

Their local pride is represented through iconic figures such as Bradford Bantam, and local folklore such as, The Raving Raven and the Dirt-Biking Frog – joyful, free-spirited symbols of place and personality. Dirt bikes, in particular, were cherished, linked to carefree afternoons on park benches, enjoying the moment and embracing a sense of freedom.

No celebration would be complete without balloons, so the nickname “RAVO” is proudly displayed in playful balloon letters.

Neck of the Wood is a community arts studio by artist Alastair Flindall. It works with institutions in the education and healthcare sectors, local councils, and Arts Council England to deliver the kind of artwork and workshops that enliven communities.

For Alastair, the most rewarding projects are those exploring meaningful stories in often underrepresented areas. Communities contain multitudes and it’s vital culture is made accessible to all. Alastair’s work is fun — infused with nostalgia, collage, humour, typography, and texture. Sprinkle in an interactive element, like augmented reality or a co-creation workshop, and that’s Neck of the Wood in a QR-activated nutshell. Alastair’s work has been on the front cover of magazines, sprayed 20ft-tall on buildings, and hung in galleries. He’s worked with Arts Charities, National Portfolio Organisations, National Lottery-funded projects, schools, train stations, museums, hospitals and community organisations.

For more information, visit Neck of the Wood’s website.