Small Walls Mural Project is now complete
The Small Walls Mural Project has been in the works for the last 2 months, with 9 murals in total being created around our city. The aim of this project was to make our city more vibrant and colourful as well as showcase local and regional talent.
Mayor Phill Stone praised the project as a fantastic initiative for the city and is happy to see it complete, ‘’I am delighted that the artworks are now ready for the community to enjoy, they certainly add some extra brightness throughout our city. I encourage all residents and visitors to take the time to view and appreciate the murals.’’ he said.
There are nine locations across Whyalla that have been transformed with these new artworks:
*Map references have been included from the Whyalla Street Map.
‘The Jogger‘ by Artist: James Holley - Smokey Uppercuts, Gowrie Avenue - map ref: E6
’Sepia Apama’ by Artist: James Pedler - McLeod’s Building, Playford Avenue - map ref: F5
’Alice in Oz’ by Artist: Karl James - Wilson Park - map ref: E4
’Perception of Colour’ by Artist: Jozal Haddad - Whyalla Art Gallery - map ref: G1
'Whyalla by the Sea' by Artist: Annie Harris – Amenities Block beside Whyalla Yacht Club – map ref: H1
’How are People & Places Connected’ by Artist: Scott Rathman - Beach Ramp Walkway - map ref I2
'The Nature of Whyalla' by Artists: Lucinda Penn & Harry Gent - Foreshore Playground - map ref: I2
'Respect for the Past' by Artist: Ashton Filmer - RSL Building – map re: H4
'Floral Spectacular' by Artist: Frances Hill – Jim Pollock Whyalla Wetlands- map ref: H7
Whyalla by the Sea - Annie Harris Respect for the Past - Ashton Filmer
Floral Spectacular - Frances Hill The Jogger - James Holley
Perception of Colour - Jozal Haddad Alice in Oz - Karl James
The Nature of Whyalla - Lucinda Penn and Harry Gent How are People & Places Connected - Scott Rathman
Sepia Apama - James Pedler
The Small Wall Murals Project Coordinator, Teresa Coles has been overwhelmed by the positive public response to the murals as they were completed. ‘’It was great to see people stopping to speak with artists and admire their artwork as it was being created. There was such a variety of artists and styles and they all showcased a unique interpretation and connection to Whyalla and our community icons.’’
Ms. Coles also stated there are plans to further activate the murals ‘’There are plans to link each mural with a QR code to information about the individual artworks and the artists. Enabling locals and visitors to engage with the artwork and discover more about the murals and the success of the Small Wall Mural project.’’
Council is very pleased with the outcome of this project and hope to further activate and continue to add murals around our city.