Artist: 45RPM
Where: The Crescent
What: fun, character driven, illustrative
Style: playful, fun & bold
Produced by: Slapdash Studio
Keep reading to find out more…..
Produced by Slapdash Studio and painted by 45RPM, this mural draws inspiration from the Newquay Girls Guide, who as part of a workshop, shared what Newquay means to them. The mural features elements like surfing, palm trees, crabs, fishing nets, and camping.
45 RPM has an impressive portfolio, including collaborations with major brands like Nike. His work has adorned billboards and planes, and now, it features in Newquay town centre with a creative depiction of local stories and themes.
To design the mural, Slapdash Studio and 45 RPM collaborated with a local community group, Newquay Girl Guides, to draw inspiration from.
The third mural’s playful design is based on what Newquay means to them. From surfing and palm trees to crabs, fishing nets, and camping, this mural captures the essence of local life and the joy of slowing down. All brought to life with 45RPM’s unique style!
45 RPM finished piece features bold designs and patterns, with fun characters & illustrations.
The backing patterns in the mural come directly from the group, giving everyone a chance to express themselves artistically. We think you’ll agree—they’ve done an epic job!
“We’ve loved bringing MUQY to life on the streets of Newquay. The initial concept, developed by Dirk Parker (BID board member) and myself, was made possible with funding from Experience Newquay.
Through my broader work with Slapdash Studio, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with an incredible roster of street artists and was able to secure the artists who created the first three murals. Kleiner Shames, Elle Koziupa, and 45 RPM have each brought their distinct styles to Newquay. Our goal was to create a street art trail featuring individual murals by artists with distinct styles, celebrating Newquay’s heritage and future in unique ways. Collaborating with local community groups has been instrumental in bringing these pieces to life.
We have exciting plans for MUQY, with more sites set to launch in 2025, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Newquay BID to build on this legacy.”
The Producer: Jack Tierney from Slapdash Studio