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About the People’s Picture

The People’s Picture is a photography and design studio, founded and run by British Artist Helen Marshall, that creates high quality photo mosaic art and installations for public and private clients across the world. We are masters at transforming this accessible art form into interactive visual storytelling.

Each artwork is assembled from thousands of photos yet every single one tells a story. With many years of experience, we bring people together to celebrate their legacy and create iconic works of art. Tell us about your story and make an enquiry here.

About the artist

Helen Marshall is a British artist born in Oxfordshire in 1971, and she lives between Portugal and the UK. She holds degrees in Photography (MA, Westminster; BA, Bournemouth) and Fine Art Printmaking (First Class, BA Hons, Cardiff), postgraduate training in Art Psychotherapy (Goldsmiths). She is an Honorary Member of the Townswomen’s Guilds and serves on the Advisory Board of Public Humanities (Cambridge University Press). Commissions include the Kennedy Space Center, The Horniman Museum, The National Memorial Arboretum, BBC and the Financial Times. In 2008, she set a world record for the largest photo mosaic in Birmingham, and in 2002 she won the Nikon Photo International Award.

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Our values

We believe that creativity and participation are inseparable from the outcome, encouraging dialogue, inclusion and the co-creation of meaning, finding what we have in common rather than what divides us. As an artist-led studio, we believe the most meaningful ideas emerge through collaboration, curiosity, and a willingness to explore the unknown.

We encourage our commissioners to look beyond the obvious, embrace experimentation, and trust their instincts as much as their intellect. Great ideas rarely arrive fully formed, they develop through play, reflection, and the courage to take creative risks.

Our services

Behind the scenes

Our small team of talented creatives & suppliers combine artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver engaging, high-quality work across both physical and digital platforms. Collectively we transform user-generated content into creative concepts, mock-ups, and printed works.

We also produce motion graphics, video content, web design, creative coding, database & digital integrations, and interactive storytelling.

Testimonials

In the news

"It has been an absolute pleasure working with the Peoples Picture, to produce the #massisolationFORMAT project. Their expertise, attention to detail, professionalism, good humour and creativity, undoubtedly position them as a world-class, and truly unique company. We can’t recommend them highly enough."

Louise Fedotov-ClementsArtistic Director | QUAD | FORMAT International Photography Festival

"Amazing project. Helen Marshall and her team were very knowledgeable and intuitive to the needs and constraints that share such a high profile project. Exceptional work ethic with the highest level of delivery."

Michael Rainey Vice President | DesignShop

"On behalf of Hines in Europe we were delighted with Helen’s work for our new headquarters – a stunning collage of our people formed into the facade of the building."

Rebecca Matts Managing Director | Hines

"As the custodians of Piccadilly Lights we collaborated with the People’s Picture for a unique celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing. The team delivered a stunning collaboration with NASA, Kennedy Space station and Time Square New York to produce a moment of unique inspiration that was enjoyed by many."

Derek Manns | Commercial Media Director | Landsec

"From Her Majesty the Queen and Sir Captain Tom Moore to all the messages of hope and solidarity carried by our advertisers, the NHS rainbow mosaic is another inspirational moment of togetherness to mark the resilience and spirit of London."

Rosalyn Mackway | Business Director Brand Partnerships | Ocean Outdoor

"Working with The Peoples Picture was an incredible experience for everyone who participated. Helen excels in nurturing the creative aspirations of people at grass roots level ensuring the experience is both relevant and meaningful to their lives. The quality of the work is exemplary and never fails to attract massive attention."

Paul Bailey | Culture and Events Manager | Stoke-on-Trent City Council

"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Helen at The Peoples Picture, to produce the #massisolationFORMAT project. Their expertise, attention to detail, professionalism, good humour and creativity, undoubtedly position them as a world-class, and truly unique company. We can’t recommend them highly enough."

Louise Fedotov-ClementsArtistic Director | QUAD / Director | FORMAT International Photography Festival

"As the current custodian of Piccadilly Lights (Landsec) we collaborated with the People’s Picture for a unique celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing. As a non commercial project the team delivered a stunning collaboration with NASA, Kennedy Space station and Time Square New York to produce a moment of unique inspiration that was enjoyed by many. Bravo Helen and Team."

Derek Manns | Commercial Media Director | Landsec

"From Her Majesty the Queen and Sir Captain Tom Moore to all the messages of hope and solidarity carried by our advertisers, the NHS rainbow mosaic is another inspirational moment of togetherness to mark the resilience and spirit of London."

Rosalyn Mackway | Business Director Brand Partnerships | Ocean Outdoor

"Working with The Peoples Picture has been an incredible experience for everyone who participated on the Face of Stoke-on-Trent in 2017. Helen excels in nurturing the creative aspirations of people at grass roots level ensuring the experience is both relevant and meaningful to their lives. The quality of the work is exemplary and never fails to attract massive and avid attention."

Paul Bailey | Culture and Events Manager | Stoke-on-Trent City Council