Wallpaper - Aura Animae

Our Aura Animae wallpaper brings an expressive, contemporary energy to the wall through an abstract portrait filled with dynamic paint splatters and bold colour. Created by John Beckley, the composition centres on the striking features of a woman's face, framed by dark hair accented with vibrant bursts of red, orange, and yellow. Vivid splashes of blue and purple sweep across the portrait, complemented by defined black contours and bold red lips against a clean white backdrop. Made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our mural wallpapers bring an artistic statement to any interior.

In the room

Because of its expressive scale and high visual contrast, we see this wallpaper working particularly well on a main feature wall where the portrait has space to command attention. In a creative home office or art studio, the energetic splashes and graphic character create an inspiring backdrop behind a desk or work area. It also suits a contemporary teenage room or open living space where you want the wall to serve as the focal point. For rooms with generous wall height, the vertical orientation of the portrait feels especially balanced, giving the splatters room to spread naturally without feeling crowded by surrounding joinery.

Styling it

To let the dynamic artwork take centre stage, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively streamlined and contemporary. Clean-lined silhouettes in dark finishes or simple painted furniture provide a grounding counterpoint to the movement in the paintwork. If you want to lean into an eclectic or maximalist style, you can introduce one or two solid-coloured accents, such as a sculptural chair or ceramic lamp, that echo the red or cobalt blue from the motif. Keeping large floor areas and upholstery relatively plain helps maintain visual clarity in the room.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a vibrant palette of primary and secondary tones, including bright red, cobalt blue, yellow, orange, and deep purple set against solid black and crisp white. For adjacent walls and woodwork, a clean gallery white or soft off-white keeps the room bright and allows the colours in the wallpaper to pop. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping atmosphere, pairing the wallpaper with deep charcoal or ink-black trim creates a striking frame around the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a considered decorating solution for a wide range of homes.