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Mural artist Melody Sutherland has launched a new project at Merrion Gardens to tell the stories of women and people of marginalised genders living in Leeds.

After seeing an appeal for a creative project at Merrion Gardens earlier this year, local artist Melody Sutherland, 25, lept at the chance to build a welcoming space for women and people of marginalised genders in Leeds.

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Inspired by her mum's work as a mural artist when she was younger, Melody took up mural painting in May last year and has worked on several large scale projects in shops and public spaces across the city.

Mural artist Melody Sutherland has launched a new project at Merrion Gardens to tell the stories of women and people of marginalised genders. Pictured: Melody Sutherland. Photo: Laura Jones

This new project marks one of her biggest yet, stretching to include the decoration of bins, railings and other metal work across Merrion Gardens as well as the mural.

Leeds artist launches new mural project with Leeds City Council for women and people of marginalised genders