The Platform 30 Summer Art Trail is a pilot project, aimed to showcase local creativity and bring art to the streets of King’s Lynn. Organised by a volunteer from the Platform 30 group, it brings together artwork from local artists, and celebrates what we know and love most about King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.
The pieces were “chosen” by a simple open call for via social media platforms, asking for local artists and pieces relating to King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. As a consequence, the trail includes a range of pieces, from acrylics to watercolour, line drawings and graphic prints. You’ll find the artwork displayed in windows around the town centre throughout the month of August, turning the town into a wonderful gallery for visitors to explore. Window stickers can be found beside each piece, including a number. Scroll down this page to find each number and more information about each artist and their piece.
The whole trail can be viewed via our smartphone app, ‘Discover King’s Lynn’, in the ‘tours’ section of the app. To download the app, search ‘Discover King’s Lynn’ in stores, or click the button below. And, make sure you create an account so that you can view the tour/trail!
Visitors are encouraged to share their experience on social media using the hashtag #KingsLynnArtTrail.
A word from the artist: “My piece displays the small greenery area under Guanock Gate in The Walks. I used to walk through this area almost everyday, it was one of the only few places where my busy mind would slow down. I wanted to create a piece illustrating this area as a way to immortalise its serenity and display the importance it once held for me.”
About the artist: “I’m an art student, working towards my dream of going to university. I enjoy any media of art, creativity is my strength and passion. I love nature, especially horticulture and mycology.” – Kaci W
A word from the artist: “A playful winter scene set in King’s Lynn, featuring a majestic stag posing in front of the historic Customs House. Festive decorations, a curious hare, and a robin add charm to this whimsical blend of wildlife and heritage. The medium of this piece is watercolour.”
About the artist: “I’m Stephanie Burkett, a local traditional artist from King’s Lynn with over 15 years of experience working on commission. My passion for painting has led me to exhibit regularly at the Royal Norfolk Show since 2018, following my participation in the Landscape Painter of the Year 2017, run by the Eastern Daily Press (EDP).”
“Much of my artwork is inspired by the charm of woodland creatures and whimsical tea parties—bringing a touch of storytelling and enchantment to each piece.”
“In 2023, I partnered with my twin sister to launch Sleepy Willow Designs, a small business focused on handmade decorations and gifts crafted from locally sourced materials.”
“I am currently preparing to take on an exciting new challenge – painting a mural for a game shop set to open soon on Tower Street in King’s Lynn. If you’d like to follow my creative journey, I’ll be sharing tutorials and updates on my Facebook page – come and join me! Find my Facebook HERE!“
A word from the artist: “This watercolour piece focuses on St Nicholas Chapel, the older buildings around the chapel make this such an excellent framework.”
About the artist: “Watercolour is my preferred medium. My works are exhibited locally and in venues along the coast. A Member of West Norfolk Artists‘ Association and The Wash Art Group. I also have degrees in Studio Art/ Art History and Humanities.” – C. Julie Witt
Word from the artist: “I edited photos I took around Kings Lynn onto a bus stop, instead of posters on the bus stop advertising events coming up, I chose pictures that advertise elements of Kings Lynn.”
To view more of Ruby’s photography, you can visit @roobees_photography on Instagram.
A word from the artist: This iconic King’s Lynn landmark once housed a pressure cooker that made Campbell’s condensed soup. The factory operated from 1959 to 2007. The tower was then demolished in 2012.
About the artist: Rob Delph is a King’s Lynn based graphic designer and illustrator. He takes inspiration from the local area, current events, politics and “other nonsense” to create illustrations, typographic art prints, t-shirts, book cover designs and quirky greeting cards.
Website: www.sixsixninenine.co.uk Instagram: @sixsixnineninedesign
A word from the artist: “When I think of King’s Lynn I think of the older side of town, steeped in history – with romantic cobble streets and culture. That’s what I hope to have captured with this piece. This is the town that I grew up in and the place I fell in love with. It will forever hold a place in my heart, I hope that it continues to be this place for people in the future.
The name ‘Quay to my Heart’ states the two themes of the piece, the King’s Lynn Quayside and Love. It’s created entirely from black ink pen using different shading and blocking out techniques. The Custom House is stipple shaded to add a classic look to the piece, as if it’s an old style pocket guide drawing, and the couple is bold outlined to highlight the main theme of the artwork – heart. I’ve used minimal shading and design for the background to fill out the page and make the scene complete without detracting from the two main focuses.”
About the artist: “My name is Harry. I was born and raised in King’s Lynn, and have lived and worked in various places round the world until I eventually found my way back home to this beautiful town. I have been a graphic designer, 3D modeller, kitchen designer, automotive designer, community producer, illustrator, teacher, T-shirt printer and other things I can’t recall.
I just love art in any form! I have a passion for art and exploring.
A common trend you’ll see throughout my art is the prominence of black and white. Being colour blind, this combination comes naturally to me. Playing with contrast and the challenge of working with only two tones is where I have fun. It also pays homage to some of my favourite artists Kerby Rosane and Visokthvei. I do not shy away from colour but find my best work comes from my passion for contrast.” I’d be honoured if you would like to follow me on my journey, I find art is better when shared!”
Website: Harry Hastings Instagram: @harry_has_tings
A word from the artist: “My piece is based on King’s Lynn’s fishing heritage. Having worked in King’s Lynn for four years, I have become aware of how important fishing is to King’s Lynn and how changes have affected it. I chose to focus on the beauty of the sea and the areas around this, and wanted to feature the boats as part of the landscape. I wanted to explore alternative materials opposed to painting using hand felted wool and embroidery to create the textures.”
About the artist: “I am a mixed media artist based in Cambridgeshire and I produce work using drawing textile materials embroidery and ceramics. I like to base my work on the local environment and I am currently working on a series of pieces exploring my transition from Hampshire to the Fens.” – Sophie S
A word from the artist: Inspired by one of his favourite places for a day trip, and its iconic sunsets, David has captured Hunstanton at sunset with acrylic on canvas.
About the artist: David James is a former England goalkeeper and professional footballer playing for Liverpool FC amongst other premier league teams. Best known for his football skills, David took up painting whilst still playing and as a means to relax. David enjoys painting with acrylic, and has auctioned several of his paintings for charity.
David lives in a village in Cambridgeshire, near the Norfolk border.
You can follow David James on Instagram where he often posts about his art. Instagram: @davidjamesofficial
A word from the artist: “Urban always meets rural somewhere. I have painted numerous canvases of the Nar outfall on the River Ouse in King’s Lynn, focusing on the wooden structure at its mouth. I was attracted by its simple geometry, the play of reflection and its position within the environment. This was painted during a deep frost this winter.”
About the artist: Darren Murphy is an artist from King’s Lynn. His work includes paintings, screen prints and sculpture made from repurposed plastic.
Follow Darren on Instagram: @kabinproductions and Facebook: Darren Murphy Artist
A word from the artist: This is an acrylic painting showing the wonderful memories of Blue Bell Walk, created by artist Carol Augur.
About the artist: I am a self-taught artist with over 50 years’ experience. My work is mostly from imagination in a variety of styles and mediums. I attend art and craft fayres to display and sell my work and also take commissions. In addition to painting, I also enjoy upcycling old wooden ornaments to give them a new lease of life! I have a small studio where I provide one on one art lessons, as well as hosting a friendly, inclusive Art Club at Marshland Village Hall & Tea Rooms.
Facebook & Instagram: carnivalofsoulsart.
A word from the artist: “Drawing has been my passion from a young age, but life got in the way and it has taken 25 years to get a brush back in my hand, I am so happy to have found painting again – I love it!”
A word from the artist: An ink drawing of the Captain Vancouver statue which is situated on the Purfleet near the Custom House.
About the artist: “I am an artist working in several mediums including painting, drawing and relief print methods such as linocut. My regular art practice includes urban sketching in ink and mixed media, and I’m often inspired by narratives I see around me and turn them into drawings or prints.”
You can follow Alan on Instagram: @sketchingnorfolk or Facebook: Alan Usher Fine Art
A word from the artist: “Dark storm clouds are brooding in the top left corner of the picture and are reflected in the ‘water’ at the bottom. Red clouds are swirling across the sky, over the water
and the purple wave in the centre, as well as over the green coastal land, while golden sunshine creates a sense of hope; the storm will soon be over.”
About the artist: Helga Joergens creates abstract paintings inspired by nature. Helga works in watercolour, acrylic and pastel, she enjoys using vibrant colours which make her pictures shimmer. You can see more of her art in the exhibition: ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’, together with Barbara King and David Lendrum, at Ringstead Village Hall, Ringstead PE36 5JU, next to the Ginn Trap Inn, 22th – 25 th August 2025, 10am – 5pm.
Or find Helga on line website: www.helgajoergens.co.uk or Instagram: @helgajoergens
A word from the artist: “Inspired by landscape, urban art, colour and movement, I try to capture not only the essence of the moment but to record its historical footprint. Inspired by a love of the sea, many of my pieces reflect this, tying my work to the repetition of the tides and the natural world. Like our own development my work is continually created and destroyed until the final composition is completed.”
About the artist: After graduating from Coventry School of Art with an MA in Fine Art in 2001, Eves has been a professional artist, teacher, illustrator and photographer for the past twenty years. Over this time he has been Finalist in Visual Arts Open 2020, has had more than 10 solo London based exhibitions, curated three large scale exhibitions in prestigious London venues and is an active member of ArtCan, a UK/ European based conglomerate of working artists.
You can find out more about Eves on line: Website: eveseveson.co.uk or on Instagram: @eves.eveson
A word from the artist: “This piece called; ‘Late Juggler Jim’, is a delicate pencil line drawing rendered directly onto a map of King’s Lynn, blending place and memory into a single canvas. Jim, a familiar figure who once wandered King’s Lynn’s streets was known for his entertaining busking with a nearly stringless guitar and just a few balls for juggling. Vicky draws a powerful parallel between the creased, weathered lines of Jim’s face and the winding roads of the map beneath him. Just as streets tell stories of movement and time, so too do the faces of those who live on them. This piece is not just a portrait – it’s a map of memory, of place, and of the people who shape it from the margins.”
About the artist: Vicky Fysh is a teacher and artist. Vicky likes to find time between school life, family, music and gigs to create art that speaks from the heart of the community. Vicky likes to work with pencil, graphite and acrylic. Inspired by the raw honesty of graffiti and the social commentary of Banksy, Vicky also explores street art through bleach-painted t-shirts and chalkboard murals at school. Using the media of spray paint to echo voices often unheard. Her work is a blend of fine art and urban grit, within the stories of real people and places.
A word from the artist: This is an illustrative style piece of art of a pub that we all know and love, The Wenns. The Wenns is a beautiful building, and I wanted to capture that with my piece.”
About the artist: Bryher has loved art all her life, studying it for GCSE and on into A Levels. Bryher aims to make joyful pieces that put a smile on people’s faces.
Find Bryher on Instagram: @Bryher.art
A word from the artist: “This piece was created as part of an art exam, capturing the local scene in King’s Lynn. I was drawn to the contrast between the bright stonework and the shadows, and I loved exploring the textures of the cobbled street, as well as the uneven charm of the historic buildings. The perspective draws the viewer toward the quayside, inviting them to step into the painting.”
About the artist: “I grew up on the Norfolk Coast and my family has lived in the area for generations. My ancestry even traces back to Richard Woodgett, captain of the *Cutty Stark*. That deep-rooted connection to the sea has always inspired me, and I think my work always carries a hint of the salty breeze and wild beauty of the coastline. I’ve always been passionate about art in all its forms, but oil painting holds a special place in my heart.
“I am also a teaching assistant at a local school, so I’m constantly surrounded by creativity and imagination. Through my artwork, I hope to reflect some of that joy and curiosity, and keep my own love for learning alive.” Phoebe Stanton.
A word from the artist: “The idea came from the photos I took walking around King’s Lynn, the ones I liked best were of the windows of terraced houses. These photos led me to think about what kind of people/characters lived behind the net curtains. I decided I wanted to create a character who lives in King’s Lynn, I wanted to bring that character into being by creating part of their image. I was inspired to choose the character ‘Penny Godly’ from elderly women I have come across at King’s Lynn Bus Station. After thinking more about ‘Penny Godly’ a handbag seemed like the best way to present her. I selected and bought items from charity shops in King’s Lynn town centre, bringing them together to create ‘Penny Godly’s’ handbag.” – Cicely Thorpe, artist.
We hope you have enjoyed the Platform 30 Summer Art Trail! Share your photos with us on social media and use #KingsLynnArtTrail, we’d love to hear from you!
* Platform 30 is a working group of young professionals, local to King’s Lynn, who have grown frustrated at the lack of events and initiatives designed to appeal to the town’s younger demographic. Platform 30 plans, organises and runs events targeted at the younger demographic of King’s Lynn. Platform 30 is supported by Discover King’s Lynn.