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Washington DC (SEPT/OCT 2022)
Here are a pair of Murals commissioned by SES for their Washington DC office in the U.S. A very exciting project abroad and wonderful opportunity to meet some of the people working there who have been following the murals here in the European offices. Creating a physical link between to two corporate spaces across an ocean.
AURORA BOREALIS (JULY 2022)
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Travelling up to one of SES’s Offices in Den Haag (The Hague) to paint this mural of a snowy, remote town in the middle of nowhere, set beneath mountains and the northern lights (aurora borealis). Even as far out as this, satellite connectivity is still possible thanks to state of the art technology.
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Just Beachy (July 2022)
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Some lovely sand dunes and a distant sea for a peaceful bedroom beach scene. This mural guides you down and into another world through wild grass and with hot sand under foot. Can you hear the seagulls?
Painted in a bedroom in luxembourg using mostly sprays and with brushed details to transform this little space into a relaxing seaside retreat. |
Wind turbines (June 2022)
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First of a 2-part mural series at the Hague office from SES. Stay tuned for part 2…
DELANO (MAY 2022)
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An interview with Alex McKell featured in Delano magazines to discuss corporate culture and the impact of mural art within corporate space.
Click here to read the article (opens in new window) |
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From canvas to … (2022)
Playing with the abstract techniques from the recent canvas series, applied here to skate decks, motorbike helmet, and foldable table & benches for a bar in Esch.
Juxtaposition Exhibition (January 2022-April 2022)
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Space mural Video (December 2021)
Presenting a short video of our Space mural at SES, filmed by Olivier Koos and edited and produced by David Wachs.
Broadcasting (November 2021)
The latest mural in our SES series at the chateau de Betzdorf HQ, representing live events being broadcast around the world and bringing people together.
Maritime Magic (october 2021)
Another mural in our SES series at the chateau de Betzdorf HQ, here depicting the connectivity which they can provide to ships out at sea thanks to satellites.
Back to school in columbia (September 2021)
At SES in Betzdorf we wanted to show the positive impact of satellite connectivity in schools & education in remote areas. This painting was based on a scene of school children walking to school in Columbia.
Niederanven owl (August 2021)
This mural was a project organised by the commune of Niederanven for the CIPA Grengewald care home. There is some ongoing long-term construction and they wanted to beautify the temporary fencing, so invited some local artists to come and paint some colourful scenes to improve the view. Here is our brightly coloured owl swooping through a mountain forest landscape.
Betzdorf ISJ/SES mural (July 2021)
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The SES story is depicted in this middle section of mural, approximately 40 meters in length. (70+ meters including the workshop sections at either end).
In this design we show a rocket launch, satellites stationned around the globe, with satellite network reaching the most remote places on earth including aviation and maritime. |
Betzdorf Mural workshop (July 2021)
SES Sponsored a mural workshop at the ISJ (Institut St Joseph) in Betzdorf, north of Luxembourg. Residents participated on a voluntary basis to take part in an introductory class room session exploring the effects of stencil painting on a rough surface, compared to a smooth surface. The group then had the opportunity to apply the technique on a wall which encloses their residential building, The two extremities of the wall were allocated for the workshop led by mural artist Alex Mckell, and the centre areas were to be painted in an SES illustrated story line depicting the launch of satellites and their various impacts on earth. Groups were invited to apply their hand prints to the mural throughout the process.
To infinity and beyond.. (April 2021)
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What an incredible opportunity to paint this large interior mural spanning two floors at SES Astra headquarters. Working alongside Kristina Smith-Meyer to create a design representing an introduction to a follow up series (coming soon) which will highlight SES’s mission and to present the positive impact of satellites across the globe. |
Whale Whale Whale (March, 2021)
Stepping into the waves has never been so easy with this sea themed mural in a child’s bedroom in Hobsheid Luxembourg (Design chosen by client). Trialing a new technique of watery painted to give a translucent effect in the ocean waves.
HAPPY Woman’s day (8th march, 2021)
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Portrait of Angela Yvonne Davis (born January 26, 1944) is an American political activist, philosopher, academic and author. She was featured in a live painting session by Alex Mckell in the town centre of Luxembourg for the international woman’s day. It was a great event and a great turn out.
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Family day, Esch (september 2020)
We were invited to set up a mural workshop for the Escher familljendag where families can attend the city of Esch with many other interactive activities. We designed a colourful geometric scene of hot air balloons floating through the sky.
Life without borders, Croix rouge (August 2020)
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We have had another opportunity to work with a refugee camp in Mersch, sponsored by the Red Cross of Luxembourg. As a group we created a colourful world map, to bring our residents a little closer to home. The land masses are represented here without borders with warmer colours for warmer parts of the globe. The idea is to show inclusion and an ideal where people are not separated by their nationalities.
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Proud Like A Peacock (lockdown 2020)
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Corona virus has had a huge impact on our way of life, as more people around the world start to work from home we start to re-assign value to our space as its purpose changes. What was once a plain white door now boasts beautiful plumage and rose gold metallic detail inspired by some artwork seen in Thailand. Even in the comfort of your own home, anything is possible. |
Qosqo Restaurant Chill Lounge (JAN 2020)
Arguably our biggest project to date is the new Latin American restaurant - QoSQo - at the Place d'Armes, Luxembourg city. The work spans across three floors and includes five works of mural art.
Welcome to QoSQo's Chill Lounge. This is a space dedicated to your needs, including specialist alcohols and designed as a flexible room. Maybe you will come and work for a while with a glass of wine, or meet a few friends to try their tapas menu and sample their Rhum and liqueur shelves.
qosqo restaurant stairways (DEC 2019/Jan 2020)
Here are the two smaller, staircase paintings, representing some jungle vines, and a lady in dia de los muertos make up. More treats for the eyes as you ascend or descend from floor to floor, keeping you engaged in the Latin American ambiance as you travel throughout the building.
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qosqo restaurant ground floor (Dec 2019/Jan 2020)
Arguably our biggest project to date is the new Latin American restaurant - QoSQo - at the Place d'Armes, Luxembourg city. The work spans across three floors and includes five works of mural art.
Welcome to the ground floor of QoSQo's! This is the welcome mat of the space and presents prospective diners with floor to ceiling wall art, in a Latin American theme, mirrored in the first floor mural but on a much larger scale. This piece is painted on exposed brick, it was a challenging experience but the results were well worth it. The colours jump off the wall, land on your plate and take you on a journey to Mexico, Cuba or wherever you want to go!
qOSqO RESTAURANT fIRST FLOOR (dEC 2019)
Arguably our biggest project to date is the new Latin American restaurant - QoSQo - at the Place d'Armes, Luxembourg city. The work spans across three floors and includes five works of mural art.
Above are some photos of the first floor, eventually this work has been framed by benches and some metal shelving around the top & sides, to add to the exposed industrial materials utilised in this build, as you will see throughout the eatery. The first floor welcomes you with soft acoustics for more intimate dining, lovely re-purposed wood coating one of the walls and the freeze of bright painting lining the far wall adds a splash of colour to the room.
Lacrosse player & Lighthouse (Nov 2019)
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This lighthouse and lacrosse player were recently completed in the new home of a lovely couple in Luxembourg. With personal significance to them it was a great way to express their passions and help to make their new walls feel like their own.
The tooth fairy (Oct 2019)
This mural was done at a Dental Practice in Limperstberg, Luxembourg last month. It tells a story of cultures merging in the form of 'La petite souris' - from France, and the 'Tooth fairy'. The colourful mice will keep the kids company while they brush their teeth and wait to be seen by the dentist.
Mahatma gandhi - marche de la paix (sept 2019)
A portrait commissioned by Kufa's Urban Art in May 2019 for the 'Peace walk' Event in Esch, Luxembourg. The project was filmed in time-lapse format, please refer to the videos section of this site for a 'live painting' experience!
Phoenix Mural Workshop (feb/march 2019)
An incredible experience with a local refugee foyer in the north of Luxembourg, where we painted this huge Phoenix as part of a mural workshop. the response from the local community and the residents themselves was overwhelmingly positive, and we look forward to more work like this in the future.
Casa Dom Menu (jan 2019)
A happy start to the new year with this Croatian / Italian fusion menu Mural. Including starters, mains and deserts, this piece is a feast waiting to happen. Special thanks to the couple who commissioned this one, having been hungry for the duration of the project!
the Juice bar (Nov 2018)
Closing the year with these quirky fruit and veg illustrations. A small mural at a new juice bar in Luxembourg!
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A whale of A Time (september 2018)
What an absolute delight it was to paint this geometric whale in the centre of Ettelbruck, Luxembourg. It has been a really prevalent theme in recent times regarding the plastic in our oceans and the damage it has been causing. Despite being a small, landlocked country, this mural will be a daily reminder of the sea-life we share our planet with. Long may our efforts continue in our fight against climate change, as we as human beings have a lot to answer for!
"Vanovations" (august 2018)
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The summer was well spent on a project close to my heart. We renovated my van, stripping it to the bone, and building a cosy bedroom on wheels. The journey took us through the delightful countryside of Italy and Croatia for a well-deserved break!
It was a fantastic opportunity to stretch our carpentry muscles, and truly feel the rewards of our hard work. |
APehangers bar (June 2018)
In June we were asked to come to Apehangers bar, in Leamington Spa, for our first piece of external work. It was great fun adding a creative piece to this venue, where among other quirks, entry to the bar is through a fridge door!
Yoga Murals (may 2018)
Our Mandala and Buddha murals, recently completed in this incredible space, The Yoga Room Luxembourg. It was a true pleasure to be invited to work in this yoga studio, the results speak for themselves.
ICT SPRING (May 2018) European convention centre
Another addition to our time lapse video collection. Our work for Luxinnovation on their stand at the ICT Spring 2018. Our section represents the agriculture and steel industry of Luxembourg. This particular brief highlights the flexibility of the work we do, and how adaptable it can be to different project requirements. It was really enjoyable expanding and exploring the skill set needed during this challenge.
Blossom tree & Cloudy sky Bedroom (APr/MAY 2018)
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This was our first mural commissioned to include the ceiling, and for the young lady in her bunk bed it is the perfect view for falling asleep! The aim of this piece was to keep the work visible when high furniture was to be introduced. In this way murals are extremely flexible and a great way to achieve exactly what you want with very specific needs.
PLAYROOM (March 2018)
Here is a huge playroom mural, completed in Luxembourg. The theme is fantasy, featuring Simba, defending her castle and 3 robots, rebuilding their Minecraft themed town.
pink Disney Magic (Feb 2018)
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Completing a classic Disney design for an unborn baby girl in Liverpool. This project has been an exciting introduction to children's murals, it has been commissioned as a surprise for the unsuspecting Mum.
FLOWER power. (jan 2018)
Kicking off the new year with some colourful floral designs in a lovely house Luxembourg. Some walls are not suitable for nails and screws so an elegant solution was found for this chimney breast. We made a time lapse video which is always interesting to watch in terms of technique and progression. We hope you enjoy watching!
For more videos, please check out our videos page.
For more videos, please check out our videos page.
Lucky in Lisbon. (summer 2017)
Over the summer we were invited to do some renovation work in IMPACT HUB Lisbon, a Global community hosting events and start-up companies. It was great working together with local people and in such a massive open space. Lisbon is a vibrant city, full of incredible street art, and the community allocates a lot of outdoor space for street artists to work on which shows huge appreciation for creativity and is a positive addition to local culture, and public spaces.
In conjunction with a local team, we designed and built a four-tier auditorium, several 'floating desks', some partition walls, and an indoor tree-house. It was also a nice opportunity to represent local history and tourism, in the form of the tram mural for the rest room.
In conjunction with a local team, we designed and built a four-tier auditorium, several 'floating desks', some partition walls, and an indoor tree-house. It was also a nice opportunity to represent local history and tourism, in the form of the tram mural for the rest room.
walking with elephants. (jan 2017)
This was our latest project at a new champagne bar, House, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
This Mural was a lot of fun, great music, vibes and staff in an amazing new venue. I had the chance to work on this wall within a big project by Urban Canvas, and it was a great experience all round. The geometric elephants were designed as a unique and original solution to disguise a door, which leads to a secret room within the venue, and the colours match the jungle theme and exotic feel of the energetic space.
To check out the work in person, or simply to enjoy this excellent new venue, check out their facebook page on the link.
This Mural was a lot of fun, great music, vibes and staff in an amazing new venue. I had the chance to work on this wall within a big project by Urban Canvas, and it was a great experience all round. The geometric elephants were designed as a unique and original solution to disguise a door, which leads to a secret room within the venue, and the colours match the jungle theme and exotic feel of the energetic space.
To check out the work in person, or simply to enjoy this excellent new venue, check out their facebook page on the link.
