Sophy Tuttle
Boston-based artist specializing in nature inspired murals and artwork.
Sophy Tuttle is an English-born American muralist, painter, and installation artist. Her work celebrates and promotes culture-building between humans and all other forms of life. Often vibrant and dynamic, these murals are a way to begin conversations within the community about our relationship with nature and the ways in which we both conflict and collaborate with our fellow creatures every day.
Sophy began painting murals while living in Oaxaca, Mexico in 2013, where she learned from local activists and artists. Her work can now be seen from Massachusetts to Colombia and she has participated in many mural festivals both nationally and internationally including Pangeaseed’s Sea Walls Festival (2020 & 2021, USA), Sunny Dayz Mural Festival (2024, USA) and the Cheltenham Paint Festival (2023, England).
Photo Credits: Jenn Marquez (Above) & Troy Gipps (Below)
My work transforms scientific facts into a rich visual language that invites viewers to connect intellectually and emotionally with the living world around them. Through large-scale murals and public art, I aim to bring nature into urban environments—creating moments of stillness, wonder, and reflection amid the built landscape. Public art has the power to transform sterile or overlooked spaces into vibrant, participatory places that promote connection and well-being.
I am particularly drawn to mural work for its accessibility and democratic nature: anyone, regardless of background, can experience it. When natural imagery appears unexpectedly on a city wall, it offers a powerful reminder of the ecosystems we are part of but often forget. This connection is not only symbolic—it is deeply beneficial. Studies show that viewing and experiencing nature reduces stress, improves mental health, and fosters empathy and stewardship. My murals serve as visual portals to these benefits, inviting viewers to pause, breathe, and re-engage with the living systems that sustain us.
My practice is rooted in research and reverence. I depict flora and fauna with attention to scientific accuracy and emotional depth, using bold color and careful detail to challenge long-held hierarchies that place humans above other species. In an age of ecological loss, I aim to celebrate the resilience and beauty of the natural world and to inspire care, curiosity, and collective responsibility for its survival.
Interviews & Press
The Waltham Times - Waltham DCF building is the location of a new mural highlighting local wildlife (2025)
Toyota USA - “Toyota’s bZ4X Sparks Inspiration in Artists Across the Country” (2025)
HYPERALLERGIC - “Hartford Art School Galleries Celebrates Alumni Muralists in Dream Murals” (2025)
State Magazine - “Urban art exchange program transforms Embassy Bogotá” (2023)
The Provincetown Independent - “Murals That Expand Beyond the Walls” (2023)
New peregrine falcon mural and nest box unveiled in Worcester (2021)