A Creative Practice Rooted in People, Place and Making

Through public art and creative projects in shared spaces.

WORK TOGETHER
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.

Featured Projects

Carousel Family Centre Mural

A collaborative mural creating a welcoming, joyful shared space.

Bloom in Nature

Creative pop ups connecting people, place and nature.

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.

ABOUT
Children painting and crafting at a round table during a creative event.


CREATIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES

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

STEP INSIDE
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PUBLIC ART & CREATIVE PROJECTS

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

EXPLORE

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

Let’s start a conversation about your project.

LETS CHAT
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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."