WHEN you think of a location for an art installation, a car park would not be at the forefront of your mind.

But Grafton car park in Worthing has become the canvass for one of the UK’s largest pieces of art.

The car park has been transformed, thanks to 600 cans of spray paint, from a weary looking eye-saw into the town’s funkiest landmark .

With the words ‘Right Now’ - an anagram for the town - scrawled over it in big bright letters, the artists hope it sends a message that the town is on the up.

Backed by Worthing Borough Council, the ambitious project is the brainchild of local firm ECE Architecture and award-winning agency Creative Forager, who were responsible for the 2015 Mirrored Beach Hut and last year’s Doorways installation.

Mark Sephton, of Creative Forager, said: “The image is inspired by the bright and bold colours and shapes of the seafront but on closer inspection it spells out a positive phrase that the town can own.

“We’re really proud to have created a new landmark for Worthing.”

The artwork has become an unlikely tourist attraction and is the talk of the town in the streets and on social media

Artists spent the week working through the pouring rain, raging wind and finally the scorching sun to finish what is thought to be the UK’s largest ever outdoor artwork.

Artist Rick Also said: “It was a really interesting challenge to create a piece of art on such a large scale.

“We had to cover such a big area and create a design that worked around the window areas.

“But also to come up with a design that had impact from a distance and had a connection to the area”.

The installation cost £14,000 and will be in place until September.

Grafton car park is listed for development by Worthing Borough Council and it is hoped it will be turned into a mixture of homes, restaurants, shops and public space.

Councillor Kevin Jenkins, Worthing Borough Council’s executive member for regeneration, said: “I loved the idea and I’m impressed with the finished art.

“We wanted to show that this town is moving forward.

“We have our problems but if you look closely there is an incredible amount of progress and huge ambition.

“I agree with the message. Our time is now.”