About The Morning Commute Art Mural

The Morning Commute: A Fantastical Journey Through the Stories of Southbury

The Morning Commute is a new public art mural and was officially launched in June 2025.

The artwork was created by illustrator and mural artist Qwynto and delivered as part of Curate Enfield, a project from Enfield Council’s Journeys and Places programme. It is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Arts Council England. Curate Enfield is a grassroots public art initiative that supports Enfield residents to take the lead in transforming sites in their local area and to develop their curatorial and creative skills.

Qwynto has been passionate about creativity since childhood and is known for turning ordinary moments into imaginative visual narratives. Emerging artist and architect Trini-Maria Katawe joined the project as a Place Champion for Southbury and played a key role, working closely with Qwynto and supporting the development of the artwork. Fisher Cheng Architects, a locally based, socially engaged architecture practice were commissioned by Journeys and Places to manage and coordinate this project. Their involvement was instrumental - supporting every stage of the process and working closely with the community to ensure the project reflected local voices and aspirations.

The Morning Commute, Southbury Road

Together, Qwynto, Fisher Cheng, and Trini-Maria collaborated with Year 6 students from Southbury Primary School, whose creativity and imagination were at the heart of the design. Through a series of co-design workshops, the students explored what makes Southbury special to them - from hidden gems and treasured places to everyday sights seen on their way to school. Their stories, collages, and drawings were brought together through Qwynto’s joyful, imaginative style, transforming a key walking route near Southbury Station into a vibrant, fantastical celebration of Southbury’s unique identity.

Qwynto installing the artwork

The Morning Commute is located outside Southbury Overground Station on Southbury Road, and forms part of the growing public art landscape in the area. It was developed through the Revealing Southbury project, alongside other commissions such as the Southbury Parade Shutter Murals, all aiming to celebrate local identity and bring creativity into everyday public spaces.

Huge thanks to Qwynto, Southbury Primary School, Fisher Cheng, the Place Champions, Trini-Maria Katawe, Safia Banharally, and all the students who shared their ideas, enthusiasm, and imagination. Special thanks to Network Rail and to our funders, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Arts Council England.

Left to right: Place Champion, Safia B, Artist Qwynto and Place Champion Trini-Maria K.

See the Mural in Person

📍 Location: The wall opposite/ outside Southbury Overground Station on Southbury Road.
🚶 Accessible by: Foot, bike, or public transport.