\n The 10-metre by three-metre mural, created by Suffolk artist Maddie Willis, is now on display at The Beach in Ipswich’s Buttermarket shopping centre, forming the colourful backdrop to the centre\u2019s indoor sandpit attraction.\n<\/p>\n
\n The centre commissioned the artwork after a public call for a mural artist on social media.\n<\/p>\n
\n Maddie Willis, who responded to the call, has a background in oil painting, embroidery, drawing, and visual documentation.\n<\/p>\n
\n Maddie Willis with the mural (Image: Submitted)\n<\/p>\n
\n Rebecca Bird, centre manager at Buttermarket, Ipswich, said: “Maddie has been absolutely fantastic to work with from start to finish.\n<\/p>\n
\n “She immediately understood exactly what the space needed and transformed our vision into something truly special.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We couldn\u2019t be happier with the result \u2013 it\u2019s bright, engaging, and brings so much life to our indoor beach.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Following a visit to the site, Ms Willis developed and presented her design, which was approved immediately.\n<\/p>\n
\n Maddie Willis with the mural (Image: Submitted)\n<\/p>\n
\n She completed the mural freehand in the week leading up to the beach launch.\n<\/p>\n
\n The mural features bold colours, playful sea creatures, and light-hearted seagulls, and has already proved popular with families as a ‘summer selfie wall.’\n<\/p>\n
\n The Beach at Buttermarket is open daily from 10am to 4pm during the summer holidays until Sunday, August 30.\n<\/p>\n
\n Admission is free and families are encouraged to visit, enjoy the sandpit, and take photos in front of Ms Willis\u2019 beach mural.\n<\/p>\n
\n The mural not only sets a joyful tone for the event but also provides the perfect summer ‘selfie wall’ for families taking photos at the beach.\n<\/p>\n