In 2018, a bronze statue of David Bowie was unveiled in Aylesbury’s Market Square. Titled Earthly Messenger, the sculpture features Bowie as he appeared in 2002, surrounded by several of his famous alter egos, including Ziggy Stardust.
This statue was installed not only to honour Bowie’s global impact but also to celebrate his special connection to Aylesbury. After all, he first performed as Ziggy Stardust and debuted two of his albums at the iconic Friars Club in the 1970s.
Have you seen the statue?
The Brief
After our successful collaboration on the 2014 Friars Club exhibition, David Stopps of The Friars Club contacted us once again. This time, he needed a set of graphics for the statue’s unveiling ceremony, along with two permanent plaques. One would be a tribute to David Bowie himself, while the other would credit the statue’s sculptor.
What we did to help
We began with an on-site meeting to review the location and better understand the vision. During this visit, we took precise measurements and provided expert advice on suitable materials that would withstand outdoor conditions.
For the plaques, we chose thick acrylic and printed the designs in reverse to protect the text and imagery from weathering. Using aluminium barrel fixings, we securely installed both plaques to meet a very tight deadline.
We’re thrilled with the final result. The plaques complement the statue beautifully, adding a polished and professional finish to the public display.
Even more exciting, the statue and our plaques have been featured worldwide in news coverage. We’re incredibly proud to have been part of this historic moment—and even more honoured to be mentioned on the plaque itself. Our MD, Andy Borrow, received a special personal thanks for his role in supporting the project.
Blimey Daniela, you’re a star! Thanks so much for all the help you have given us on this project. I really appreciate you helping us out with these plaques. The price is extremely helpful. Love peace and music.
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