What an incredibly creative makeover our laneway has undergone. Over seven months; six artists have collaborated to create an incredibly vibrant, intriguing and colourful series of murals, that bring much joy to the area and local community.
The hustle and bustle of the laneway
It’s been a long, yet enjoyable project for all. From the initial design meetings, discussions surrounding what to paint, to putting the first brush stroke on the wall. It has been a really memorable journey to be a part of.
Elena creating a nature inspired piece
We have had numerous trips to our local paint shop ‘Paint Spot’ who have given us plenty of quality knowledge and advice. The artists themselves have been incredibly open to one another’s ideas, continually developing these together along the way.
Nidhal and Karen hard at work…
There have been many wonderful people who have been involved in this project and we would like to acknowledge them and pay thanks.
Our artists; Les, Sarika, Nidhal, Karen, Elena, Leila and Zee have been committed to this project since day one. It has been a joy to watch these artists work alongside one another, collaborate whole heartedly and over time become friends, sharing knowledge, skills, patience and much laughter.
Les, Sarika, Nidhal, Karen and Elena
Leila and beautiful Nika
Zee and his filming of the mural evolve
We would like to thank them all for making our project become a reality and for producing a mural that will be around for many years to come and will continue to breath in new life to the laneway.
We have also been lucky enough to have had the generous support of the local community, in particular our Space2b neighbours. The Kuhn family have been involved in the painting process and their lovely daughter Skye spent some time adding her own touches to the artworks.
The Kuhn family
We have also had the pleasure of the Boyle family being a part of the creative process. Thank you all.
All hands on deck
Little helpers adding colour to the pathway
A huge thank you also goes to John and Jamie who leant us their scaffolding. We certainly would not have completed the high points of the art works without their support and handy equipment.
Thanks to Jamie and John for the scaffolding
The coordination of this project has been a task undertaken over time by Dawn Perry, Lucy Worsley and Janine Lawrie and for this we thank you all.
Finally, we would like to pass on our thanks to the City of Port Phillip for their grant and support within the project.
We hope that this mural encourages the celebration of the many cultures of the world, through the different patterns that are on show and brings much enjoyment to all.
Please come and join us in celebrating the opening of the laneway mural at our festival this Sunday 25th March, from 10am – 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Kindly funded by The Cultural Development Fund – City of Port Phillip
