Cushty

Created by: Daisy Barker

Sponsored by: First Bus

Location: Hilsea Bus Station

Cushty is a bright, pop‑art tribute to Portsmouth. Made from layered illustrations, colours and patterns, it brings together local history, humour, slang and well‑known Portsmouth symbols in a lively collage. From Fratton Park to classic seaside imagery, each section offers something new to spot, celebrating the city’s grit, humour and pride in a way that feels bold, joyful and unmistakably local.

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Stylised illustration of a reclining lion sculpture covered in bold pop‑art collage imagery, featuring comic‑style graphics, bright colours, and patterned textures, resting on a black base.

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