Astra

ASTRA is a Bristol-based neo-contemporary illustrative muralist and designer whose work blends graffiti influence with tattoo symbolism and bold, high-contrast composition. Often drawing visual inspiration from Bristol’s rugged landscape as a backdrop for her photography and creative process, her practice explores raw environments, emotional intensity, and the visual language of music culture through image-making.
Working across large-scale murals, portraiture, and tattoo-inspired design, ASTRA’s work carries an atmospheric, emotive quality shaped by movement, sound, and place. Her visual language is informed by tattoo history and street art, translating personal and collective narratives into striking, immediate compositions.
She has painted large-scale walls across Bristol and in various event and cultural spaces, alongside delivering workshops that encourage students to develop their own artistic voice. These experiences have strengthened her commitment to community-driven creative practice.
ASTRA has exhibited at local festivals including Bristol’s Smallest Street Art Festival, where her mural work led to recognition on ArtUK.org as an emerging artist. Her designs have also been translated into tattooed pieces, reflecting the personal connection audiences form with her imagery.
Her practice continues to evolve through large-scale painting, collaboration, and a focus on creating work that feels both visually powerful and emotionally resonant within public space.