Art in the places people move through every day
Blank Walls works with shopping centres, transport hubs, retail landlords and public realm teams to create murals and artwork that transform the everyday spaces people pass through — and rarely look twice at.
From station concourses and car parks to high streets, underpasses and retail destinations, we turn functional, overlooked space into something with character, identity and a reason to take notice.
The spaces people use most, designed to be noticed
These are the highest-footfall spaces there are — and usually the most neglected. A car park, a subway, a tired stretch of mall. The right artwork changes how all of it feels to move through.
Retail and transit spaces use artist-led artwork to:
Lift footfall areas and dead zones — car parks, underpasses, stairwells, concourses
Create a sense of place and local identity
Improve the everyday experience for commuters, shoppers and visitors
Deter vandalism and anti-social behaviour
Aid wayfinding and bring clarity to confusing spaces
Reflect the community a place serves
Create standout moments that get shared
Refresh a destination without major capital works
What we can create
Every project is shaped around how people move through the space
shopping centre & retail murals
UNderpass & ROadside murals
concourse & station murals
High street & shopfront murals
Car park murals
hoardings & vacant unit artwork
Who We Work With
Shopping centres and retail destinations
Retail landlords and asset managers
Transport authorities and operators
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)
Car park operators
Airports & passenger experience teams
Developers of mixed-use and retail space
Facilities and centre management teams
Built for busy, demanding spaces
These environments come with real constraints — public access, foot traffic, durability, safety, and surfaces that aren't always paint-friendly.
It's exactly what we're set up for. We plan installation around live operation, work out of hours where needed, and choose the right method for the job — hand-painted where it counts, or designed and printed onto vinyl or durable panels for ceilings, glass, metal and awkward spaces. Whatever the surface, the work is original and made for the place.
OUr role
from concept to final delivery
We manage the full process:
Site review and creative strategy
Community or stakeholder consultation where relevant
Artist curation
Concept development and visuals
Approvals, access and safety planning
Materials and production — painted or printed
Phased, out-of-hours installation to minimise disruption
Documentation and maintenance guidance
selected Clients & Partners
SELECTED PROJECTS
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NMBW
No More Blank walls is a street art festival conceived, curated and produced by the team at blank walls. Its purpose is to beautify cities and bring people together in a celebration of street art culture. the programme typically covers large scale murals, gallery exhibition, street art workshops, tours, community events, live art battles, after parties and more.
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Denis law legacy murals
As part of Aberdeen’s ongoing investment in placemaking and public art, we were commissioned by Aberdeen City Council and the Denis Law Legacy Trust to deliver two large-scale legacy murals of Denis Law — scotland’s most celebrated footballer.
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Griffith court
This project was a collaborative effort centered around a basketball court mural designed by local indigenous artist, Karissa Undy. The mural, located in the heart of her community, reflects the region’s heritage and celebrates Griffith’s cultural diversity.
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Parramatta
We collaborated with the City of Parramatta and artist Claire Foxton to transform a dull grey surface into a vibrant mural in the industrial area of Rydalmere. The mural features local species, some of which are vulnerable or critically endangered, bringing nature and life back to the area.
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Revealing Southbury
As part of Enfield Council’s Revealing Southbury initiative, we produced a series of murals along Southbury Parade that were shaped directly by the local community. Supported by Fisher Cheng Architects and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the project set out to celebrate everyday life in Southbury — not with a top-down concept, but through creative, informal exchange.
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"I just wanted to write to you all to say a BIG congratulations on delivering an amazing inaugural No More Blank Walls Festival! I was in and around Mt Lawley every other day and got to see pretty much everything in action, from the artists at work, to the gallery, the walking tours, the opening event, and the artists talks. I don’t know if I can say I have ever met such a great bunch of people – you guys, all the artists, and the extended crew. I left the artists talks feeling privileged to hear from such authentic and passionate creative human-beings and feeling that our future is in good hands. I hope you are all getting to enjoy some perspective on what you created and the legacy you have left in and around the town centre, both in people’s memories and in the diverse artworks. I also hope you are getting to recharge after a pretty marathon lead in. Not to mention welcoming new babies and travelling all the way from the UK. I am feeling super proud that the City was able to support you in bringing your vision to life!"
City of Stirling - Festival Partner
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"Working with Blank Walls was an absolute pleasure, and the results speak for themselves. They provided a range of artists for me to choose from based on a brief, the provided project management services on site, organised the boom lift and traffic management and were flexible and pleasant to work with throughout the duration of this project. Thank you for an amazing mural!"
City of Parramatta
Let’s Work Together
Whether it's a station concourse, a car park or a tired stretch of high street, we'll help you turn a space people pass through into one they actually notice.