✿ Street Art & Mural Work

✿ Street Art & Mural Work

“Every mural starts with a tiny spark: a story, a memory, a sense of place.
Whether it’s the whispers of an ancient folklore, a child’s drawing, or conversation with a community, I love turning blank walls into something meaningful and inviting, spaces filled with colour and imagination”

Painting murals is one of my favorite artforms. There’s something truly special about transforming a blank wall into a story, something that speaks to a place, a community, or a moment in time. Whether I’m collaborating with a school or painting live at a event, I approach every mural with passion, colour and my own unique sense of whimsy.

Murals are painted in all kinds of spaces: schools, playgrounds, gardens, public walkways, community hubs and often created alongside wonderful collaborators. Each one is different, but all are made with love, attention to detail and often with input from the people who use the spaces every day.

I’ve been painting murals professionally for over ten years now. What began as bedroom wall doodles and later in my teens: festival backdrops, has grown into a core part of my creative practice. I’m proud to say I’m a founding member of the Minaw Collective, a group of street artists based in Ireland. Through this community, I’ve had the chance to paint and grow alongside some truly incredible artists, while continuing to bring meaningful work into public spaces.

My style blends illustration, folklore, street art and storybook charm. I love using bright colours, curving shapes and expressive characters, often feminine with large otherworldly eyes, to create magical encounters that feel alive with emotion and imagination. I’m especially drawn to themes of transformation and belonging, and I aim to create work that resonates with people of all ages.

Murals bring stories to walls and to the people who pass them every day.
If a mural feels like the right kind of magic for your space, I’d love to hear your ideas. Let’s dream something beautiful up together!

 

 Transforming Walls into Story Portals

From community gardens to cafés, office spaces to schoolyards, my murals bring colour, character and a sense of magic to all kinds of spaces.

With over a decade of experience, I create artwork that sparks curiosity, invites connection and turns everyday walls into spaces filled with warmth, meaning and imagination. Whether it’s a street-facing wall, a quiet corridor, or a shared community hub, each mural is designed to reflect the spirit of the place and the community it belongs to.

  • st. clare's comprehensive school, Mural with the 5th years.

    Community & School Murals

    Co-created with students, teachers and local groups, these murals are full of energy, imagination and heart. I’ve facilitated creative projects in schools and youth settings across Ireland, always tailoring the process to suit the age group, environment, or specific theme-based funding requirements.

    I’m a fully vetted artist with the local Education Centre in Carrick-on-Shannon and a registered vendor with both the Dublin Education Board and the HSE. I have experience delivering projects funded through schools, arts councils, charities and public health initiatives.

    These murals aren’t just about the finished piece, they’re about joyful participation, creative confidence and the shared pride of making something meaningful and lasting together.

  • Mural at Love Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin

    Street Art & Public Murals

    Expressive, long-lasting, hand-painted works that add colour, character and a sense of place to shared public spaces. I create large-scale murals for laneways, gable ends, community buildings and more, transforming overlooked or transitional areas into vibrant landmarks.
    These works often reflect local identity, stories, or values, but they can also spark entirely new narratives. Sometimes, a blank wall becomes a portal to something enchanting or unexpected.
    Over the years, I’ve collaborated with county councils, town committees and festivals transforming quiet corners and blank walls into meaningful encounters that invite connection, spark curiosity and stir a sense of wonder in both locals and passersby.
    Whether it’s a stand-alone commission or part of a wider cultural programme, I approach every public art project with curiosity, care and imagination.

  • Forest Fest at Emo Mural

    Live Painting & Festival Installations

    Live murals painted in real time, bringing energy, creativity, movement and a touch of magic to any occasion.

    There’s something special about watching a mural unfold before your eyes. Typically painted over 4 to 6 hours during the course of your event, I love creating large-scale, dynamic spray-painted pieces that spark curiosity and draw people into the moment, making the creative process part of the atmosphere.

    I’ve brought live art to festivals, events and cultural programmes across Ireland, adding to the visual beauty, playfulness and a sense of wonder.

    These pieces are often painted on large boards or temporary panels, which can be repainted anew for the next event or kept as a lasting part of your festival décor.

    Whether I’m painting solo or as part of a collaborative team, I love sharing the joy of mural-making with audiences of all ages.

  • Murals for Small Businesses, Hospitality & Commercial Spaces

    Create a space your customers will remember with hand-painted artworks that bring character, charm and a touch of magic to public-facing environments

    From shop fronts and boutique interiors, to creative studios and cafés, murals have the power to make your space not only more beautiful, but more memorable. While much of my mural work has been community-based, I’ve also created custom pieces for retail settings, including a window display for Marks & Spencer on Patrick Street in Cork City and a winter-themed mural installation at Kildare Village as part of their Christmas campaign with the Minaw Collective.

    I’m excited to work more directly with businesses to create bespoke murals that reflect your brand’s story and connect with your audience. Whether you're after a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a bold visual statement, or a dreamy, character-led mural, I’d love to help bring that vision to life.

  • Live Art for Cultural & Corporate Events

    Professional, high-impact live painting that brings colour and creativity to conferences, launches and public programmes.
    I’ve been invited to paint at events hosted by national arts organisations, including a live mural at the launch of the Department of Culture’s ‘Space to Create’ initiative in the foyer of the new Visual Artists Ireland building in Dublin.

    These moments call for calm, focused presence and professional delivery, while still offering a visual spectacle that speaks to creativity and public engagement. Whether I’m painting quietly during a keynote or providing a talking point for photo ops, I tailor the tone and timing to suit the space and occasion.

  • UV & Glow Murals

    Transform your venue with murals that shift with the light, vibrant by day and radiant under UV.
    I create murals designed to come alive under blacklight, perfect for nightclubs, immersive theatre, themed parties, dance sets and festival spaces. These pieces are carefully layered to look beautiful in daylight and mesmerising after dark, offering a magical dual experience.

    I’ve painted glow-in-the-dark murals for indoor venues, event spaces and parties, always balancing visibility, vibrancy, and atmosphere. Whether you're building a backdrop for performance or creating a permanent feature, I’ll work with your lighting to make sure the result is dynamic in any setting.

  • Wild flower border mural

    Garden & Outdoor Murals

    Beautify natural garden spaces, public or private grounds with hand-painted murals that celebrate the magic of the outdoors.

    Whether it’s a concrete courtyard where nothing will grow or a garden wall in need of colour, I create site-specific artworks that bring charm, character and a sense of life to outdoor spaces.

    These murals can be playful, peaceful or fantastical, thoughtfully designed and tailored to reflect the atmosphere you want to create. Perfect for homes, care settings, playgrounds, wellness spaces or anywhere a painted bloom might brighten the day.

 

Thinking of commissioning a mural?

Let’s Create Something Wonderful Together

Whether it’s a fully formed idea or just a whisper of inspiration, I’d love to help bring it to life. Send me a message below or email me at harriet@myfanwyNia.com and we can start imagining it together. Prefer to chat? Just let me know and we can set up a call.