Camille Walala, a French Artist known for her eye-catching, colour-rich geometric designs, has been asked to transform the Lowry’s Prominade Gallery for the theatre’s 25th anniversary programme.
Her bold, large-scale, site-specific work will be the first in a new series of annual commissions inviting major international artists to respond to the gallery’s unique locations and the views of Salford Quays and Media City.
Renowned for turning everyday places into joyful, positive spaces in cities across the world, her work celebrating the Lowry’s anticipated anniversary will continue to reflect her bold, vibrant and maximalist style.
However, the commission, titled Square Eyes, has been hailed as a new direction for the artist as she introduces new shapes, colours and the use of texture for added immersion.
While this approach is a continuation of her lockdown projects – where architectural landscapes and geometries dictate the form and compositions – it draws new inspiration from the unique views of Media City across the water, and she has worked to mirror the panorama by creating her own joyful metropolis.
“I’m so excited to have the Lowry as a beautiful canvas. I’m absolutely in love with the building! I can’t wait for people to enjoy my work, especially at sunset, where I hope on occasion the colours in my work will mirror the sky,” Walala explained.
Julia Fawcett, Chief Executive of the Lowry, said: “Camille Walala is known for transforming cities around the world with colour and joy — and in Square Eyes, she’s captured something we’ve always known about Salford: that this is a place full of life, creativity and possibility. As we celebrate 25 years of Lowry in this community, we’re proud to mark the moment with a work that reflects the energy and spirit of this place.”
Zoe Watson, Curator at Lowry, says: “Camille’s bold and ambitious design will be a sensation for the eyes, transforming the space with her signature vibrancy and playful energy.”
Born in Provence, France, Camille moved to England to study Textile Design at the University of Brighton. While she has put up roots in East London, Walala creates full-facade murals, immersive 3D installations, street art, interiors and set designs around the world.
Since her ‘Dream Come True Building’ burst onto the Shoreditch streetscape in 2015 and thrust her into the spotlight, Camille and her creative producer, Julia Jomaa, have been engaged in an increasingly bold roster of international projects.
These have included collaborations with leading global brands – such as LEGO, for whom she created the HOUSE OF DOTS; the creative direction of the groundbreaking Mauritian hotel SALT of Palmar; and major installations for events like NYC’s WantedDesign and London Design Festival – including Walala Lounge, a semi-permanent suite of street furniture that transformed South Molton Street, Mayfair, into a corridor of colour.
Camille finds inspiration in community and collaboration, and the power of colour and pattern to transform spaces, elevate moods and spark positivity, and she hopes to mark the Lowry’s 25th anniversary celebration with another acclaimed and impactful piece of work.
The commission will open to the public from Friday, 26 September 2025, and will remain until Autumn 2026.
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