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I am a versatile Scenic Artist based in Ireland and England. With over 12 years of hands-on experience working extensively for interior designers, West End Theater, opera, TV, & Film Set designers. With a Masters in Scenic Painting from Bristol Old Vic Theater School in 2011, I have honed my skills in producing painted sets, backdrops, props, and painted effects of every imaginable kind. My passion lies in not only helping designers bring their concepts to life but also elevating their vision to new heights through my knowledge and experience.

In addition to my expertise in scenic painting, I possess a range of additional skills that contribute to my versatility. I excel in fine interior decorating for cafes, restaurants, clubs, and home interiors, ensuring a high-quality standard of work. I am adept at creating painted and textured photography backdrops and have a keen eye for detail as a highly skilled sprayer (flat colour, metallics, gradients etc). My proficiency extends to aerosol can graffiti, sign writing, portraits and perspective drawing.

I am very experienced in trompe l'oeil/faux techniques (stone, concrete, wood, marble, metal surfaces etc..) and possess a keen sense of color matching and mixing. Furthermore, I have experience in wallpapering, sculpting, poly-carving, fiber glass and basic carpentry, I have many years of experience in working with various construction and design processes. When faced with challenges, I remain calm under pressure and enjoy finding innovative solutions.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to work both independently and as part of a large team. I am confident in my role as a head painter and hold qualifications as a scissor lift and cherry picker operator, ensuring a safe working environment.

With my extensive skill set, dedication and commitment to pushing artistic boundaries, I am well-equipped to contribute to the success of any project or production.

Rosie Murray

Scenic Artist, Sculptor & Designer 

Formal Education 2011 Postgraduate Masters in scenic art for film & theatre, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School 

full license to operate height access machinery -scaff towers, scissor lift, cherry picker

Scenic Work History

2020

Prince of Egypt (Set Up Scenery) - Kevin Depinet  - Dominion Theatre london

Prince of Egypt (MDM Props)- Kevin Depinet - Dominion Theatre london

2018/2019

'The World Turned Upside Down' Sculpture - Mark Wallinger -L.S.E London

9 to 5 Dolly Parton Musical-Tom Rogers- Savoy Theatre London- SetUp Scenery

'Wind Sculptures' Public Sculptures buy Yinka Shonibare -MDMProps London 

Shadowlands - Peter Mckintosh - Chichester Theatre- Set Up Scenery

Chelsea Flower Show - backdrops for displays-  Cutting Edge London

Oklahoma - Giles Cadel - Chichester Theatre- Set Up Scenery

Les Miserables- Touring set- Matt Kinley

Mamma Mia The party - Bengt Frőderberg - O2 London

9 to 5 Dolly Parton Musical Uk Touring set - Set up scenery Cambridgeshire 

A day in the death of Joe Egg - Peter McKintosh - Trafalgar Studios

Guys and Dolls - Janet Bird  -The Crucible Sheffield- Set Up Scenery

48th UAE National Day Celebration Sculpture - Mdm Props london

Santa's grotto - Ealing Broadway shopping centre, London

2018

The Greatest Dancer ITV/Good Morning Britain/ Loraine Kelly ITV- set painter- Scott Fleary London

Isle Of Dogs- Noodle Bar promo- MDM Props London 

Hamilton (West End musical)- David Korins- Victoria Theatre London

Family Day Out -Jemima Robinson- Uk National Theatre London

Photography Backdrops - Big Sky Productions, London

Ratatouille Ride - Disneyland Florida - UK Loco Stratford Upon Avon 

War Horse merchandise case design - for National Theatre Uk

National Theatre Bookshop Christmas display 

Beasts Of London Exhibition - The London Museum

2016/2017

Tristan  and Isolde -Anish Kapoor -ENO London   

The Little Greats -Charles Edwards- Opera North tour UK

Trilogy- Giles Cadle -Opera North tour UK                                                              

Licensed to ILL -Rosie Murray- Southwark Playhouse London                      

PeterPan- Cleo Pettit -Greenwich Theatre London                                                    

Tolska & Patience -Florence Demare -ETO tour UK                                                                                         

Don Giovanni -Anna Fleischel -ETO UK tour                                          

Jason and the Argonauts -David Shields- Bridewell theatre London                                                                                                     

Window Display -BFG promotional -3d-Eye for Harrods

Top Gear -scott fleary -private location Uk                                    

Nova Restaurant -Russell Sage Interiors- Victoria, London

2015

Hangmen By Martin Mcdonagh -Anna Fleischle -Wyndham Theatre 

(west end adaption)                                                                     

Kinky Boots -David Rockwell- Adelphi theatre                                             

Hangmen -Anna Fleischle -Royal Court Theatre                                  

Asylum for frieze Old Masters- Jean Baptiste, Luca Cristiani- Frieze Art Fair                                                                                                  

Midsummer Night’s Dream -Splinter Scenery -Manchester                                                                                                

Wonder_land (costume/prop)- Rae Smith -National Theatre Uk       

Apple window display -Millington Assoc -Apple Selfridges              

Fine interior decorator -Russell Sage Interiors- Botanist & Cafe Murano, 

Social wine & tapas, Central London                                                           

QVC shopping channel -summer season set -QVC West london

2014

Fulltime scenic painter at The National Theatre Uk, London

2013

La Fanciulla Del West- Giles Cadle- Opera North                              

Little Shop of Horrors -David Shields- Aberystwyth Wales              

Hot House- Soutra Gilmour -Trafalgar Studios                          

2013 National Theatre Uk

The Amen Corner’ Designed by Ian Macneil 

War Horse, designed by Rae Smith 

Liola Designed by Anthony Ward 

King Lear Designed by Anthony Ward 

The World Of Extreme Happiness Designed by Chloe Lamford 

Emil and the Detectives Designed by Bunny Christie

Light Princess Designed by Bunny Christie 

2013 Window displays for Apple, Nike Town, Clarks, London fashion week- Millington Associates London

Head Prop maker/Art director for Third Eye Productions Bristol uk

2012 Junior Scenic painter at Cardiff Theatrical Services                                                      

Work experience on Fantastic Mr.Fox . Three Mills animation Studios London