Morag Myerscough on transforming spaces with colour and embracing the unknown

Morag Myerscough's mantra is "make happy those who are near and those who are far will come". Born and Bred, London, Morag has always lived in the city and has been fascinated by how colour, pattern and words can change brutal urban environments and peoples perceptions of spaces into places. Her work is characterised by an engaging boldness, creating specific, local responses to each distinct audience that will see and experience the work, using it to create community and build identity. She often works with community groups to develop ideas that reflect the identity of the users, drawing on shared cultural history and heritage of the local area. These collaborations have resulted in some strong permanent installations in hospitals, schools and libraries.