I have always believed that colour can tell a story, and as the founder of The Colour Palette Company, I love turning streets and squares into living galleries.
My work on public art commissions is about more than decoration. I use carefully chosen palettes to capture the spirit of a place, translating six swatches into a visual portrait of community life.
Capturing Place Through Palette
One of my favourite projects was in Digbeth, here in Birmingham. The area is buzzing with creativity from graffiti-covered warehouses to the energy of the Custard Factory. I had to make sure my palette reflected that. A warm oak mirrored one of Birmingham’s oldest buildings, a neon-inspired shade captured the Custard Factory, and a soft blue grey echoed the infamous Camp Hill Flyover. Choosing colours is never just a visual exercise; it is about capturing the feeling of a place.
Public Engagement and Impact
What I love most about public art commissions is seeing how people connect with them. Locals stop, take photos, and share their own stories. They recognise themselves in the colours, which is exactly the reaction I hope to spark. For councils, developers, and organisations, these commissions offer a fresh, flexible way to celebrate identity and create visual impact without overwhelming space.
Celebrating Identity Through Colour
Over the years, my work has spread across the UK and even to the USA. Every palette I create helps a town or city see itself in a new light. That’s why I keep returning to the same goal: to make colour that resonates, that connects, and that celebrates place.
If you’re interested in commissioning a public art palette, I would love to help bring your community to life through colour.
Pictured: The Royal Leamington Spa Colour Palette, The Digbeth Colour Palette at The Custard Factory and The Redditch Colour Palette at The Kingfisher Centre