Make Space for Music

Client
Bristol Beacon (in collaboration with Rising Arts Agency & Saboteur Studio)

Brief 
Transform the visual identity of the largest cultural music venue in Bristol. Put simply, the mission was to “set music free”. The visual rebrand was the final step in shedding the building’s ties to slave trader Edward Colston.

Concept
My goal was to craft a design that was expressive, personal, inclusive, and unfiltered. So it was important to me that the concept be created by hand.

I centred the design around the idea of an expanding source of light, a metaphor for the venue's influence and reach in the city. This light can be made louder or quieter, dynamically adjusting to suit the message and mood.

Most of all, I wanted the visual identity to be welcoming and joyful – a bright departure from its previous ties.

“Rosa is astonishing. Her clarity of thought and vibrant, playful creativity produce extraordinary results. She is a true artist, and working with her has been unforgettable and inspiring.”

– Nick Eagleton from Saboteur Studio

Winner of Transform Awards Europe 2022