Award winning local artist Mrs Murals has brightened the external wall of the new South West Peninsula Children’s Surgical Unit at Derriford hospital.
The colourful Derriford mural of local landmark Smeaton’s Tower which follows the unit’s internal theme of the sea was completed last week. This new facility is the only dedicated children’s surgical unit in the South West, outside of Bristol Children’s Hospital, and only one of two in the country.
“Working at the hospital has given me a real insight into the impressive level of professionalism and outstanding service that the NHS provides. I am in awe of the incredible work done on a daily basis by the NHS staff. I hope that the artwork will enable staff to provide a calm, positive place to help and support patients.”
From her website:
Hello! I’m Mrs Murals aka Ellie Johnson and I live in Plymouth, Devon, UK.
I studied Fine Art full-time for five years at College and University, graduating with a Foundation Diploma and a Bachelor of the Arts Degree with Honours. Throughout my education I always thought ‘outside the box’ and (with permission) I sketched on walls. I then spent time travelling and working abroad, immersing myself in different cultures and seeing the beauty of this planet.
I brought that inspiration back with me, then as soon as I was able to I began painting walls for fun. I decided to set up my own business when I was made redundant from my office job in 2018 and I’m lucky enough to say it has been successful from the very beginning!
I have since worked on a variety of exciting projects and my business has grown from painting homes and small businesses to large scale artworks in public places. I have worked alongside large organisations, businesses and communities to improve and brighten public spaces, including National Trust, NHS, Plymouth City Council, Plymouth City Centre Company, Drake Circus and Brixham Future CIC.
