Mural by Nathan Murdoch

Nathan’s artwork can be seen on The Hold and was created as the result of a series of summer workshops in partnership with Suffolk Archives (based at The Hold)

“The design has been influenced by the Archives’ important work, which includes safeguarding and storing historical records, and supporting the public in their research and education.

“The mural shows a hand which is holding a portal – this suggests the ability to time travel. There is also a book with origami butterflies, made with folded archive records, flying out of the pages. This speaks to historical stories flying out of the portal into the present day, and how information is accessible to the public in Suffolk and beyond.

“The round portal is a seafaring reference, with The Hold being based close to the Waterfront and Ipswich being a maritime town.”