9 Mini murals for RSPB Glasgow to Globe Greenspace.

I had the honour of teaming up with Illustrators Ida Henrich and Kaitlin Mechan to create 9 mini murals for a climate change campaign that has gathered support from people around Scotland, to send a message to leaders attending COP26 in Glasgow.

The UN climate summit COP26 is a major opportunity to re-energise efforts to tackle the climate emergency.

Climate Scotland collected over 10,000 voices from across the nation, to show that the people of Scotland want meaningful action to protect the things they love, and create a better future for people everywhere.

the campaign was high level, focusing on building a movement in Scotland more than specific policy asks and aiming to bring together a range of voices in Scotland. The themes included: flourishing communities, future generations, greener and fairer livelihoods, wildlife and nature, sustainable food systems, protecting the worlds resources, health and wellbeing, beautiful places, and solidarity with global neighbours.

After discussing ideas with the team and coming up with a suitable colour palette I created a series of sketches which I then developed into 3 mural designs. I painted, varnished and delivered the murals to their location and they were exhibited at the Glasgow Botanical Gardens for the duration the COP26 summit.

  • Sustainable Food Systems

    The Sustainable Food Systems mural depicts a mound of soil planted with broccoli, potatoes, carrots and Jerusalem artichoke. Inspired by the local community garden at the Bowling Green in Pollokshields where I volunteer, which I think is a brilliant example of this. An organic, no dig, permaculture style approach to growing food not only reduces greenhouse emissions but also increases biodiversity which plays a vital role in making ecosystems more resilient to climate change. — Indre Simkute

  • Wildlife and Nature

    The Wildlife and Nature illustration celebrates some of the beautiful and majestic wildlife that can be found in Scotland, featuring endangered species such as the natterjack toad and the red squirrel. — Indre Simkute

  • Future Generations

    The Future Generations piece joyfully depicts a grandmother taking her 2 grandchildren out to see the Scottish hills, there is a loch running through the landscape and hills are dotted with flowers. It is a reminder that we must do everything in our power to protect these beautiful places to ensure that future generations are able to enjoy them too. — Indre Simkute

  • Greener, Fairer Livelihoods

    Greener, Fairer Livelihoods was inspired by the tapestries at Stirling Castle. I liked the idea of creating a modern design showing people working together to rebuild a diverse Scottish woodland. — Ida Henrich

  • Health and Wellbeing

    The Health and Wellbeing mural is inspired by how nature, and my small garden, makes me feel. I explored the means by which people find small ways to bring nature into their homes. Window boxes in flats without gardens and other innovative ideas are great ways to make gardening accessible. — Ida Henrich

  • Solidarity with Global Neighbours

    My Solidarity with Global Neighbours artwork, explores ways in which people around the world can work together for a shared planet and ecosystem which works for all. The arms embrace the planet and highlight local plant life, endangered species, fishing, coral and renewable energy. — Ida Henrich

  • Beautiful Places

    The Beautiful Places mural captures many of the famous landmarks around Scotland set on a backdrop of the hills, lochs and mountain ranges that make this country so beautiful. — Kaitlin Mechan

  • Flourishing Communities

    The Flourishing Communities artwork aims to capture the ways in which we can work together to build strong communities with those around us. In doing so we can find ways to enjoy nature while making sustainability a part of our everyday lives. — Kaitlin Mechan

  • Protecting the World’s Resources

    The Protecting the World’s Resources artwork aims to emphasis the importance of educating young people and future generations on how to care for our planet and protect its precious resources for the greater good of all. — Kaitlin Mechan