‘The Walk of Art’ is a tunnel that crosses under the A31, to connect the two halves of Ringwood town, following the development of the road. The Town Council commissioned art students from the local school to create a display in the tunnel, earning its name. Now, large 2m x 2m renditions of iconic pieces such as Andy Warhol’s ‘Marilyn Diptych’ and Matisse’s ‘Blue Nude II’ line the walls. This very literal blurring between Fine Art and Street Art perhaps served an educational purpose for the students that painted them. The students may have chosen to replicate these artworks because they had personal attachments to them. Though it's possible they were chosen because of their bold institutional presence under the guidance of a teacher. They fill the tunnel with colour. Over time graffiti has emerged, overlaying the original pieces. A rare sight of organic expression on Ringwood’s walls. It serves as a small yet visceral window into the inhabitants and story of the town. It actively places an unsanctioned identity into Ringwood, transforming how the space can be interpreted and who gets to express or make their mark. The canvas has been poorly maintained - stale water droplets cover the tunnel’s ceiling threatening to fall on those passing through, black mould creeps from the corners and there is a distinctively loud hum from the road, yet the presence of street art and graffiti here suggests to me that this is a place I can engage with and not only walk-through.