Small Walls Mural Project comes to life
The Small Walls Mural project is well underway and it’s already starting to brighten up the city!
There are a number of murals being painted simultaneously across the city, with some completed and more to come.
The project has been in the works for the past couple of years and Mayor Phill Stone said it was great to see it finally in progress.
''I cannot wait to see these murals completed around our city,” Mayor Stone said.
”They are not only a great way to showcase local and regional talent, but also to brighten up some plain walls and bring some much-needed life, colour and energy to these areas.''
There are nine walls across Whyalla that are being transformed, including spaces at:
- Toilet block wall beside the Whyalla Yacht Club
- RSL Front wall on Essington Lewis Avenue
- Wetlands BBQ Shelter
- Smokey’s Uppercuts on Gowrie Avenue
- McLeods wall on Playford Avenue
- Beach wall walkway near playground
- Beach walkway wall (on the stairs to the sand)
- Wilson Park BBQ Rotunda
- Main Street alley way
Scroll down to see photos of the progress already made by artists!
Karl James, a local Whyalla painter, was chosen as one of the artists for the murals. Mr James decided to base his mural at Wilson Park on local native flora and fauna, while putting his own spin on the mural with a whimsical Alice in Australia theme.
“I knew this was a tourist area and you’ve got the park and all that, so I thought that it would be something that would interest the kids. I think it’s a joyous piece, a very happy piece, and very bright and vibrant…it’s a bit of a talking point.”
Scott Rathman was also chosen as an artist for the murals. Mr Rathman is a contemporary Aboriginal artist with community links to both Whyalla and Pt Augusta, he has recently completed his work at the Whyalla Foreshore.
He said the meaning behind the mural was to get people to understand why they are connected to place. As part of this, he recently facilitated workshops at Whyalla Stuart Primary School and Whyalla Secondary College and encouraged students to create story boards about their connection to Whyalla.
‘’The mural reflects the feelings and ideas created by the students,’’ Mr Ratham said.
Small Wall Mural’s Project Co-ordinator Teresa Coles, said ‘The completed murals have already made a significant impact will continue to be painted throughout June, so be sure to keep a look out as they progress!’
You are invited to be part of the Whyalla Small Walls Mural Project by helping paint mural and leave your mark on the town for years to come. Artist Lucinda Penn (LCND) and her collaborator Harry T Gent are inviting you to help them bring their mural to life! There will be a total of 6 x 50-minute workshops this weekend, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June. The mural workshop is located at mobility ramp at Whyalla Beach Playground.
Click here to be part of the project!
