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Local stories featuring Mrs Murals
I'm passionate about supporting the local community through my business wherever I can. Some examples are below...
Bringing colour to Derriford Hospital
In Spring and Summer 2024 I created bright and uplifting murals for Derriford Hospital, which serves patients in Plymouth and nearby areas of Devon and Cornwall.
The first murals were in two pre-operative rooms in the Postbridge unit, which is predominantly used for patients awaiting surgery who have additional needs.
I was also commissioned to paint the interior and exterior of the new South West Peninsula Children's Surgical Unit. This project is due to be completed in March 2025.
Performing Arts Centre Mural
In summer 2024 I painted one of my largest walls to date, at the new Performing Arts Centre at Plymstock School. It was a pleasure to be able to bring creativity to the outside walls of the building, to reflect all of the education and the performances that will be taking place by the local community inside the building.
Winner of Prestigious Award
In February 2024 I was shortlisted for both the Female Entrepreneur of the Year and the Solo Entrepreneur of the Year, from over 1200 nominees across the South West. I was thrilled to be awarded the Winner for Solo Entrepreneur of the Year. The story featured in many local news outlets and even made front page of the Herald!
City Centre Mural
Commissioned by The Barcode, Drake Circus in Plymouth City Centre January 2024, this mural aimed to brighten a dark corner of the car park and celebrate cinema. I created a design that included portraits to celebrate the city; Marilyn Monroe because of her links to Plymouth and Richard Greene - a popular actor who was born in Plymouth.
Community Street Art Project
In summer 2023 I worked with 11-16 year olds in the community to design and create stencils to add street art to the existing subway murals. This project helped to create a sense of pride and ownership within the community.
World Earth Day project
In Spring 2023 The Broadway Plymstock commissioned public murals in honour of World Earth Day on the walls of Iceland and Poundland in the busy shopping centre entrance. I created designs that celebrated nature and were interactive, at the same time as being thought-provoking and raising awareness of declining UK species.
Help for DCFA
During the summer of 2020 the demands for local foodbanks went up significantly due to the economic impact of the pandemic. I supported local food bank Devon and Cornwall Food Action by donating a large sign for their warehouse. I also made a donation to their charity for every mural commissioned in July 2020.
Lifting spirits at the start of the pandemic
In April 2020 I painted on my driveway wall to lift spirits in my local community. There were Anemone flowers to symbolise protection against illness and Snowdrops to symbolise hope. I painted the flowers in British red, white and blue to boost morale. I also started a pop up pantry for elderly neighbours who were unable to get supplies from the shops.
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Brightening the streets of Stonehouse
As part of a project organised by Plymouth's Cliik Community through Plymouth's Artists Together (PAT), it was a pleasure to help tackle graffiti and improve the look of the streets of North Stonehouse. I painted 2 of the green BT boxes, one as the blue house and one with a sunflower and bee. We received an enormous amount of positive feedback from locals, passers by and on social media. I hope to be involved in more community projects like this.
Do you have a project you'd like me to get involved in?