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Matera
Mural Artist in Matera
Hand-painted murals in Matera for Sassi cave houses, hotels and historic residences.
Contact Giulia
Tell me what kind of space you have and your idea.
Mural price
How it works
Four steps, no commitment before the quote.
Send me a photo of the wall
A photo and rough measurements are enough. Tell me the city, the type of space, and whether the wall is indoors or outdoors.
Receive a sketch and a quote
I send you a digital sketch over the photo of your wall, with a detailed quote. Free of charge.
I paint the wall
From €150 per m² for a simple motif, more for very detailed work. We set the date together.
Practical questions before commissioning a mural
The questions that come up most often.
Can I see the design before deciding?
Yes. Before any agreement, Giulia shows you the project as an image on your own wall, with the detailed price. Several sketches are proposed to you before the project is confirmed.
What type of mural works well in Matera?
In the Sassi cave houses, with their limestone walls, a simple motif or a discreet trompe l'oeil work well with the rustic character of the place. Everything is hand-painted with acrylic colours, no wallpaper or printing involved.
Will it damage the wall?
No damage at all. Acrylic paint adheres to an already painted or plastered wall, with no stripping or heavy primer needed. And if you change your mind in ten years, a coat of paint is enough to cover it.
Matera, between stone and history
Here, a mural works when it plays off the limestone of the houses carved into the rock, without covering their character.
Sassi cave houses
Bedrooms, entrances, living rooms of renovated cave houses in the Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso. Example: an 8 m² bedroom wall in a simple motif, around €1,200.
Hotels and B&Bs
Boutique hotels fitted out in historic cave houses, B&Bs in the historic centre. Example: a 12 m² lobby wall in a detailed subject, around €3,000.
Facades and exterior walls
Limestone calls for specific surface preparation. From €150 per m², plus scaffolding if needed.
A mural for this place
The dwellings carved into the rock at Matera, known as the Sassi, were inhabited from the Bronze Age until the late 1950s: the term "Sassi" for this rocky district goes back to a document from 1204. The site is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, split between the Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso. Many cave houses have been renovated into boutique hotels and quality residences, keeping their stone walls exposed. Requests come from owners of Sassi houses, historic hotels and B&Bs in the centre. Giulia travels easily to paint: she comes to see the wall in person, or works first from photos and measurements.
Where it can take shape
- Sassi house, residence: bedroom, living room, entrance. From €150 per m², free quote within 48h.
- Hotel, B&B: reception wall, dining room. Free quote within 48h.
- Giulia also travels across the whole of Basilicata.
Other spaces
Homes, hospitality venues, portfolio and nearby pages to explore.
Other cities
Giulia also works in these other Italian cities.
Naples
Murals in Naples for homes, apartments, restaurants and venues facing the sea.
DiscoverRome
Murals in Rome for apartments, offices, restaurants and boutiques.
DiscoverTaormina
Murals in Taormina for villas, hotels and luxury residences in Sicily.
DiscoverCapri
Murals in Capri for villas, boutique hotels and luxury residences.
DiscoverThe 20-metre-plus wall for Gaber and Jannacci, in Milan, in the press
Giulia Dal Bon, trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan.
Mural price in Matera
Every project is quoted individually. Here are the most requested formats.
What makes the quote vary: the surface to paint, the complexity of the subject, indoor or outdoor, the condition of the wall before preparation, the height and whether scaffolding is needed, and the requested timeline.
To receive a quote, send a photo of the wall, the approximate dimensions and the idea you have in mind.
Where Giulia works in Matera
Surfaces: interior wall, exterior facade, ceiling, hallway, entrance, bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, storefront, movable panel.
Venues: Sassi house, residence, apartment, hotel, B&B, restaurant.
Possible subjects: landscape, botanical motifs, sky ceiling, perspective trompe l'oeil, geometric motifs, figures, reproduction of an artwork.
Commissioned murals, wall paintings, mural decoration, decorative painting, trompe l'oeil, fresco, hand-painted walls: these are different names for the same work in Matera. Giulia paints by hand with acrylic colours, indoors and outdoors, with no printing or wallpaper involved.
The Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are dwellings carved into limestone rock, inhabited from the Bronze Age until the 1950s.
Giulia also travels across the whole of Basilicata.
Frequently asked questions about murals in Matera
Can I see the design before deciding?
Yes. Before any agreement, Giulia shows you the project as an image on your own wall, with the detailed price. Several sketches are proposed to you before the project is confirmed.
How much does a mural cost in Matera?
The rate is per square metre: €150 for a simple motif, €250 for a detailed subject, €350 for a trompe l'oeil or ceiling. The quote is free.
How long does the work take?
The timeline depends on the project: we discuss it together based on the wall and the subject. As a general guide, a simple motif takes less time than a very detailed subject or a large surface.
Does a mural hold up outdoors in Matera?
Yes, with surface preparation suited to limestone. The best period for an exterior mural runs from spring to autumn.
Do I need permission to paint a facade?
For an interior wall, no. For a facade visible from the street, you generally need the owner's or building association's agreement, and a notice to the municipality if the building sits in a protected zone: much of the historic Sassi centre is protected. Giulia explains the process before starting.
Can a mural be changed or removed later?
Yes. A mural painted in acrylic can be painted over like any regular wall paint. It can also be reworked or extended later on.