‘The Place is a not for profit, community interest building, developed through lengthy community consultation. Supported and funded by ACW, TGP and NCH. Located at the heart of Newport City Centre, the multi-functional art and community space, has been transformed by Tin Shed Theatre Co and a number of artists and organisations.’ - The Place
The Place holds a number of artist studios, workshop spaces, meeting spaces, wellbeing studios and more, all for hire, supporting creatives in Newport and surrounding areas, with co-working facilities and networking opportunities.
Partially funded by Newport City Council, the murals created by Molly span across the entrance way and also include a feature wall in the living room area of this homely, inspiring venue.
Having been aware of Tin Shed Theatre and the exciting work they have created over the years, Molly was over the moon to be given the opportunity to capture their ethos within the joyful shapes she creates.
Using the world as her canvas, Molly— working under the name Molly Mural — evokes joy and positivity with her signature bold and colourful cut-out shapes and patterns. Inspired by natural forms and movement, Molly’s art spans entire building murals, basketball courts, and streets to set design, interiors and fashion.
Based in Berlin and Bristol, Molly is passionate about making art accessible and bringing communities together in playful optimism. With a background in theatre, Molly designs large-scale public art that invites conversations and connection. Molly regularly collaborates with brands and organisations working to make the world a better place, and her murals can be seen across cities in the UK and internationally in Mexico, India, Colombia and throughout Europe.
High-profile projects include Molly’s vibrant transformation of the UK’s first 3x3 Basketball Court in Essex, the Sparkasse Bank in Flensburg and her series of painted houses in Bristol. Molly’s work has been featured on Sky Sports, Design Week and Observer Magazine, and she has worked with UK leading brands including Lucy & Yak, Fat Face, Girls Who Grind Coffee and Surfers Against Sewage.
More artwork by Molly
Basketball Court Chelmsford
Sparkasse Bank Flensburg
Runway East Whitechapel London
Bloom Building Exterior Mural
Writtle College University Basketball Court Mural
North Road Primary School
Bristol House Mural
LUST Home Boat Interior Molly Mural
FATFACE Pride Canvas Painting
Painted Piano Installation
Farm Yard Brewery Beer Can Artwork
MINI RIG Custom Art
Tropical Growth
Surfers Against Sewage Installation
Matisse Live Immersive Art Installation
Tropical Garden
McCann Bristol
Dancing Queens Tapestry
Bristol Bound
Metamorphosis
Artist Table
Baker Bespoke Custom Exteriro Shutter Mural
Interior Ceiling Tropical Mural Artwork
Farm Yard Brew Co Exterior Abstract Mural
Girls Who Grind Coffee Roasters Interior Feminist Mural
Finisterre Window Mural for IWD 2024
Easton Roas Studios
Lucy & Yak Bristol Pop-Up Shop Mural
Victoria Park Public Art Mural Bristol
Love Cake (2024)
Disorganised (2024)
Arts Bar
The Square Club
Come Together - Gold Foil Fine Art Print
Arts Bar Merchandise Branding Design
Postcard Set Illustration
Abstract Nature Homeware Design by Molly
Illustrative Fabric Design by Molly
Molly Tufted Rug Textiles Artwork
Set Design for Saffron Records Izzy McPhee PhotoShoot