A Vibrant New Artwork for St Johns
The St Johns Society is delighted to announce Ellen Rose as the artist selected to create the Brookmill Rain Garden Mural. We’ve selected some details of the design to allow a sneak peek into this delightful new addition to the local landscape. The competition was organised to celebrate a new rain garden about to be installed in front of the Brookmill pub to replace the existing roundabout. You can find out more about this project here.
Supported by the Mayor of London Green Roots Fund, the competition sought designs that echoed the ambitions of the project to alleviate local surface water flooding, and provide much needed biodiversity and wildlife habitats.
The selected Design: Celebrating Local Flora
Ellen’s winning proposal brings an original, playful, and colourful aesthetic to the walls and gates of The Brookmill Pub. She took the time to research the plants that thrived at our first rain garden on Thornville Street (find out more here) and made them the centrepiece of her design. The plant names are intricately hand-lettered along the petals and leaves to create an educational and visually engaging piece for passersby.
To see examples of her previous, please follow this link: ellencamillaroseart.com/murals
About the Artist
Ellen Rose works across fine art, scenic painting, and muralism. After studying at the London School of Muralism in 2020, she has led and collaborated on numerous public and community art projects. Notably, she co-created the Love Over Gold mural on Creekside in Deptford alongside Daisy Allen and has painted murals for healthcare charity Hospital Rooms across the UK. Based in Lewisham, Ellen is passionate about transforming shared urban spaces and creating art rooted in community identity and environmental care.
Upcoming Installation at The Brookmill Pub
The mural will be painted on the walls and gates of The Brookmill Pub, directly facing Brookmill Road and Brookmill Park. Installation is scheduled to begin in mid-October 2026, ahead of the rain garden construction. Once complete, the artwork will serve as a welcome visual focal point for residents and visitors celebrating nature, sustainability, and community spirit in St Johns.