LOIS O’HARA
Lois O’Hara is a Brighton-based artist, designer, and creative powerhouse known for transforming public spaces into vibrant, joyful experiences. With her signature wave-like motifs and unapologetic use of bold colours, O’Hara’s work has become instantly recognisable across murals, illustrations, and brand collaborations. Her practice is rooted in movement not just visual motion, but emotional energy. Colour flows, forms bend, and the rigid lines of urban architecture soften under her brush.
At the heart of Lois’s work is a desire to lift spirits and brighten environments. “I’m interested in capturing the fluidity of an image in motion,” she explains a statement that sums up both the aesthetic and the philosophy behind her practice. Whether painting a basketball court, designing a mural for a school, or creating a limited-edition print, she brings a dynamic visual language that interrupts the greyness of everyday life.
Lois’s style is immersive and instantly uplifting. Through undulating shapes and unexpected palettes, she creates work that feels alive art that doesn’t just sit on a wall, but breathes energy into the space around it. She often works at large scale, painting building facades, public staircases, and community sports areas. But whether large or small, every piece carries her trademark mix of optimism and movement.
O’Hara’s fascination with colour psychology plays a central role in her creative approach. She explores how different tones and hues impact mood, behaviour, and the perception of space. Her murals aren’t just decorative they’re deliberate interventions, aimed at promoting wellbeing and connection in the environments we pass through every day. For Lois, public art is a tool for mental health: a way to create pockets of joy and visual comfort within busy, overstimulated cities.
Much of her work blurs the boundaries between art and design. She collaborates with brands, councils, schools, and cultural institutions to reimagine what public spaces can feel like. From Nike to NHS partnerships, her projects are rooted in community and accessibility. Every commission becomes an opportunity to make people pause, look up, and smile if only for a moment.
Based in Brighton, O’Hara draws influence from the city’s coastal energy and eclectic culture. Her studio overlooks the sea, a constant reminder of movement, rhythm, and natural flow. You can see that influence in her waves, her brushstrokes, and her ethos.
Beyond creating, Lois is passionate about sharing her knowledge and engaging others in the power of creativity. She regularly runs workshops and gives talks that encourage young artists and designers to embrace play, colour, and self-expression.
At a time when many public spaces feel sterile or impersonal, Lois O’Hara is a reminder of what’s possible when we lead with joy. Her work doesn’t just beautify walls it changes how we feel, how we move, and how we connect with our surroundings. Through colour and motion, she makes everyday spaces extraordinary.
Creative Debuts have commissioned and showcase Lois in many projects over the years. Including here with Royal London Asset Management
