LONDON -- It was a grey, rainy and cold morning for most of the city Monday, but people crossing the Thames via London Bridge were given something to smile about thanks to a colourful art installation.
The rainbow footpath was created by Spark Your City, a new movement that's dedicated to transforming ordinary city routines and landmarks into "extraordinary living playgrounds." The group collaborated with BBC 1 presenter Gemma Cairney who said the initiative aimed to cheer people up on a "gloomy Monday morning."
The installation, which is very Mario Cart rainbow road, is only on the bridge for one day.
Check out this colour popping piece of land art designed by @gemcairn #SparkYourCity #londonbridge pic.twitter.com/Qce0kkmMAQ— Spark Your City (@sparkyourcity) June 22, 2015
Thanks for my flower @gemcairn .... defo brightened up those grey skies at #londonbridge this morning #SparkYourCity pic.twitter.com/mO19sT8max— Andrew Stevensen (@andrewstevensen) June 22, 2015
Across london bridge this morning. Surprising how a bit if colour makes a difference #SparkYourCity pic.twitter.com/Pw85lTBfLV— Graham Tydeman (@Graze1984) June 22, 2015
Today IS going to be a fabulous day #sparkyourcity @gemcairn #londonbridge pic.twitter.com/rUGaak3uLi— HannahPolly Williams (@hannah_polly) June 22, 2015
I reckon @gemcairn has more hours in the day than the rest of us. How the hell does she do it?! #sparkyourcity pic.twitter.com/ThDkW13XE4— sam baker (@SamBaker) June 22, 2015
This is awesome: @sparkyourcity painted #LondonBridge for the day, adding some colour to my walk! #LoveMondays pic.twitter.com/HbjLlFvG63— Haje Jan Kamps (@Haje) June 22, 2015
London Bridge #LoveMondays cheering me up on the way to work @livkidbrain pic.twitter.com/OYp5Z9I0tU— Mark Stephens (@MarksLarks) June 22, 2015
Brightened up a soggy Monday morning #LondonBridge #sparkyourcity pic.twitter.com/m58Pbvxpx2— Helen R (@Roughers132) June 22, 2015