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A Creative Practice Rooted in People, Place and Making

Through public art and creative projects in shared spaces.

WORK TOGETHER

Featured Public Art Projects

Moments Of Joy

A series of permanent public artworks created with over 300 community contributions, transforming everyday spaces through colour, creativity and connection.

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Colorful wall mural featuring bees, leaves, and abstract shapes in a hallway with wooden doors leading to a sunny room.

Carousel Family Centre Mural

A collaborative mural creating a welcoming, joyful shared space.

Bloom in Nature

Creative pop ups connecting people, place and nature.

Pink cloud-shaped graphic with white cursive text that reads 'life projects' and small uppercase text 'CREATIVE MAGIC' in the center.

Life Projects is a creative studio shaped by Jess Farrell’s personal art practice.

Working with local groups, schools, community organisations and shared public spaces.

MEET JESS

I’m Jess, artist and creative director behind Life Projects.

My work is shaped by a personal art practice inspired by re imagining materials, time spent in nature, and early creative influences from my family that nurtured a love of making, nostalgia and beauty.

I work intuitively, allowing each project to grow from people, place and environment, creating beautiful, welcoming spaces and art that supports connection, creativity and a sense of belonging.

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CREATIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES

Accessible creative experiences designed to build confidence, connection and joy.

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PUBLIC ART & CREATIVE PROJECTS

Artworks and murals designed and created by Jess, shaped through collaboration with people and place.

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Looking to bring creativity, beauty and connection to your project or place?

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A woman with a pink hair clip is kneeling in front of a vividly painted wall with pastel-colored swirls, bees, stars, and plant designs. A chair and a framed picture are on the floor beside her.
Collage of photos from the Family Centre mural painting event, showing people painting a colorful mural with abstract designs and natural elements in an indoor space.
A young girl with long hair drawing on large paper on the floor with colorful crayons, in a bright room with tables, chairs, and a large window.
Collage of photos showcasing children drawing and creating art, with textual overlay promoting a creative seasons event focused on collective ideas and creative artwork.
Children crowd at the start of a race in a park, wearing yellow visibility vests, with a woman holding large scissors, preparing to cut a ribbon, under a clear blue sky with trees and houses in the background.
Collage of photos showing playground artwork and decorations, including painted flowers, a decorated path with handprints, signs with words like 'kindness' and 'sharing,' and decorated rocks, with text on the collage reading 'Thameside School' and 'P
A sidewalk with white flowers and green leaves painted on it, forming a walking trail with the words 'STOP', 'LOOK', and 'LISTEN' along the path, next to a grassy area with a tree and a chalkboard sign advertising a new nature trail crossing.
Collage of photos showing people painting sidewalk chalk art on pavement in South Abingdon, with a background of grass and trees, and chalk art on the ground featuring flowers, abstract designs, and directional arrows, accompanied by added text and s
Entrance gate with decorative black ribbons and red flowers, leading to Thameside School, surrounded by leafless trees on a bright, partly cloudy day.
A collage of flowers and images of a school gate decorated with flowers, with the text 'Re-Use', 'Upcycle Workshops', 'School', and 'Floral School Gate'.
Colorful outdoor painting of bees, flowers, clouds, a peacock, and grass on a wooden fence with trees in the background.
Collage of photos from a toddler workshop at a family center, showing outdoor painting, a table with children's artwork, and art supplies.
A greenhouse with a wooden frame and glass roof, decorated with colorful buntings and artwork on the walls, with a garden bed of lavender and white flowers in the center.
Collage of photos featuring colorful artwork and crafts at Newbury Mill Portraits, including workshops, a garden, and a puppet exhibit.
Woman and girl sitting on a pink bench under a tree in a park with boats and water in the background.
Collage of photos showing a girl painting a pink park bench outdoors, sitting on the bench, and enjoying nature with trees and a park, with decorative text about mental health and coloring.
Abstract painting of wildflowers with pink, yellow, and blue blooms on thin stems, set against a light blue background.
Collage of images showing children painting murals outdoors in a school garden, with text reading "Nature Art," "Send Space," "Workshops," and "School Garden Murals."