Brimbank Street and Public Art
Brimbank council aims to cultivate a vibrant and creative Brimbank, making arts and culture a vital part of the lives of the citizens of Brimbank. To achieve this they support and value artists while engaging the community in arts and cultural activities. Public art includes:
Ardeer
Kororoit Creek Wurundjeri Acknowledgement Project by Debbie Harman Qadri and students of local schools and community members
Ceramic artwork made onto a concrete cylinder that is down by the Kororoit Creek nearest to the rock area where many flints and artefacts of the Wurundjeri People have been found. There were workshops with local schools to make ceramic work for the project and to learn about the Wurundjeri history that the project acknowledges.
Location: Kororoit Creek Trail south of 639 Ballarat Road, Albion
Ardeer
Ardeer Community Park Sculptures and Ceramics
Some sculptures and lots of simple but delightful ceramics of animals and birds.
Location: Ardeer Community Park, 140 Forrest Street, Ardeer
Brooklyn
Federation Trail Mural by Sebastian Fransz (2016)
This mural relates directly to the industrial works around the site in Brooklyn.
Location: Federation Trail (near 21A Jones Rd?), Brooklyn
Eagle by Sean Diamond (2021)
Local sculptor Sean Diamond created 'Eagle' as a celebration and acknowledgement of the local fauna of the region. The work is created out of recycled stainless steel which reinforces Sean's ethos towards the environment and environmental care. The eagle is perched high above Federation Trail in Brooklyn. From this vantage point the eagle maintains its vigil over the landscape.
Location: Federation Trail (near 44 Primula Ave?), Brooklyn
Deer Park
Bifurcation by Damian Vick (2021)
Bifurcation refers to the process of dividing something into two branches or parts and arguably one of its most elegant examples of this is the antlers of a deer. Whilst this concept references the history of the area (and its name), it also leads back to the heart of the matter which is the personal growth stories of each individual and the choices that lead to success.
Location: Isabella Williams Memorial Reserve, 56 Opie Rd, Deer Park
Community Mural at Deer Park Library by Katherine Gailer (also known as Katira) (2021)
A collaborative mural created by artist Katherine Gailer (also known as KATIRA) and students from Victoria University Secondary College. Following the loss of fellow student Solomone Taufeulungaki, young people's sense of belonging to this site had been fractured. By co-creating the mural, young people were given an opportunity to reclaim the space through creativity, have a positive impact on their community and deliver a public artwork that invites other young people to reconnect with the library and their locality. Katherine facilitated a series of creative workshops with a group of students that allowed participants to explore their individual voice and ideas, followed by sharing exercises where participants negotiate their ideas to find a collective voice. By the end of the workshop they had one statement and a clear vision of the visual narrative of the mural. Taking into account all the symbols and concepts identified through the workshops, the artist developed a concept design for the mural that was painted together with the students. Students Final Statement: 'We want to decrease the distance and bring back the spread of positivity. A painting to reunite our community, and encourage to continue to grow as a family that welcomes different cultures. Creating togetherness by inviting light and hope. And ultimately, inspiring the public to get lost in their imagination by reading book.'- Collective voice from students. Student names - Thu Nguyen, Talia Huynh, Kamila Nasyrebova, Rebecca Mastaky, Bilal Qalib.
Location: Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Rd, Deer Park
Dumfries Street Mural by Sebastian Fransz (2020)
The scene uses a very dramatic and stylised perspective, to emphasise the beauty of the ordinary when dusk hits the suburbs - the light, the sounds and smells, the stillness of the atmosphere.
This mural is a tribute to peoples' stories, places and lives, and the art of everyday urban life in the suburbs. It aims to contribute to the identity and uniqueness of the area and help establish a sense of pride and ownership of space.
Location: 77 Dumfries Street, Deer Park
Deer Park Library Mural by Mandy Schone-Salter (2018)
The Deer Park Library and Keilor Library Murals by Mandy Schone-Salter give the viewer a glimpse into the imaginary worlds created by children. The innocence and playful nature of children allows them to connect with their inner wilder self where imaginary worlds are created and explored.
Location: Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Rd, Deer Park
Hunt Club Entrance Mural by Baby Guerrilla (2021)
A celebration of art adorns this building dedicated to the arts, the work of local artist Baby Guerrilla.
This mural depicts young people, almost floating, leaning on each other in their spaces and expressing their joy of creativity. And the joy of creativity is something the artist is familiar with. Baby Guerrilla is a Brimbank local through and through - having been raised in Sunshine and Braybrook, and still residing here.
Location: Hunt Club and Community and Arts Centre, 775 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park
Delahey
Delahey Water Tank Art
Eyes Across Brimbank by Makatron (2021)
The mural envisages a series of large-scale eyes looking out across the industrial planes and grasslands of outer Brimbank. The mural concept was the product of a community engagement process whereby residents of Brimbank Council were invited to provide the artist a close-up shot of their eyes, in order to compile images of people of all ages, genders and skin tone. The photographs were then manipulated digitally in order to produce a design incorporating eyes rendered in different styles, colours, etc. Although none of the participants are identified in the artwork, it is intended that they may be able to recognise themselves, thus reinforcing the community participation and ownership in the artwork.
Location: 185 Kings Rd, Delahey
Derrimut
Spiral Graph Seat by Martin Moore (2012)
The concept behind Spiral Graph seat draws from by the nearby Community Hub. Inspired by the circular way in which people congregate Martin has created a round seating structure held inside a series of tight curving lines. The circular nature of the seating is designed to offer an opportunity for the spark of a conversation - between friends and strangers alike.
Location: 2A Lennon Pkwy, Derrimut (Adjacent to the Derrimut Community Centre)
Keilor and Surrounds
Cultural Reflections - Systems of Sustainability #3 by Kent Morris (2023)
Cultural Reflections - Systems of Sustainability #3 is constructed from a single photograph which has been digitally transformed from the single-point perspective of a camera's eye to an immersive, kaleidoscopic scenery across the wall. The wallpaper print and framed print feature an interlocking network of native plants and birds in a repeating pattern that speaks of infinity through an encompassing First Nations' lens. Through this lens viewers are immersed in a deep time philosophy that centres plants, animals, humans, land, sea and sky as all interconnected and interdependent, and acknowledges that we are all part of a continuous universal narrative.
Reinforcing the continuing presence and patterns of Aboriginal history, culture and knowledge in the contemporary Australian landscape, Cultural Reflections - Systems of Sustainability #3 features a delicate pattern of native plants and watchful birds, while interconnecting lines created by the plants reference First Nations linear and geometric designs of the south east. Enveloped in this integrated worldview, viewers will perceive a subtle transition from black and white to colour across the wall. This shift evokes a journey towards the incorporation of Indigenous knowledges and philosophies in ecosystem management and other areas of life in Australia. To rethink and reshape the tenets of existence and see Country not only as a resource, the work suggests that we need a more balanced and culturally connected system in place to provide the possibility of a sustainable future for all.
Many Indigenous creation stories, including those of the Kulin Nation, utilise birds to expresses the daily importance of community connection through shared achievement and the possibilities that each new day brings. They highlight the importance of sharing with and caring for all people in the community, of nurturing the land and of the significance of Country and all its creatures. Our native birds are some of the oldest on the planet and represent spirituality, continuity, adaptation and change, and the shared benefits of working together. They are interwoven into our daily lives through their interaction with the ever changing landscape which we inhabit. They are our ancestors, protectors and messengers.
Indigenous stories about some small birds remind us that while we are all interconnected we each have unique characteristics. They highlight the importance of individuality but caution against competitive behaviour to prove individual worth; community connection and well-being always outweigh individual achievement.
For thousands of years, First Nations knowledge systems incorporated in the design have expressed the importance of kinship, community, connection to Country and the interconnectedness of all life. Maintaining balance and sustainability is at the forefront of this knowledge, as is responsibility and respect.
Location: Inside Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, 90 Taylors Rd, Keilor Downs
Lane Change by Office Feuerman (2022)
Lane Change is an interactive and immersive object which invites users to stop, discover, and stay for a while. The work emerges from the entry of the Brimbank Aquatic Centre, standing tall as a new landmark for the community.
Lane Change links the themes of water and energy with the pool lane divider, a universal symbol of aquatic centres. The work expands this object into an inhabitable environment, reproducing the experience of being immersed in water.
A series of reflective rings are rotated and stacked to capture, mirror and reflect light. The unique material properties and geometry, creates a myriad of effects including playful light patterns projected on the surrounds. As the sun rises and sets, Lane Change produces dancing light formations of ripples and waves. The work reproduces a moment in time, an experiential immersion in water, but on land.
Location: Outside Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, 90 Taylors Rd, Keilor Downs
Fosters Road Mural by Sebastian Fransz (2019)
Coastal European scenes are referenced paying tribute to the various cultural backgrounds of the local community and traders in this classic euro painting motif. This work was created to reference the European settlement and the food and culture that the community brought to the area. Bread is a reference to the bakery, and also a symbol of staples like wheat, which so deeply linked to human culture. Similarly, the bottle represents oil, wine, water, storage. A mortar and pestle features as reference to both the pharmacy, and also food, so central to all cultures. The roller door serves to deepen the perspective, so that, coupled with the very close foreground elements, the viewer feels they are inside this intimate scene, looking out to a classic Mediterranean landscape. The steam rising from the bowl evokes the warmth and comfort of cooked food, and emphasise the intimacy of the image.
Location: 1 Fosters Road, Keilor Park
Keilor Library Mural by Mandy Schone-Salter (2018)
The Keilor Library Mural and Deer Park Library Mural give the viewer a glimpse into the imaginary worlds created by children. The innocence and playful nature of children allows them to connect with their inner wilder self where imaginary worlds are created and explored.
Location: Keilor Library, 704B Old Calder Hwy, Keilor
Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre Mural by Sebastian Fransz and students from Taylor Lakes Secondary College (2018)
Students from Taylors Lakes Secondary College worked alongside artist Sebastian Franz to deliver a mural at the Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre. As part of a partnership between the centre and the school, students painted a 20 metre long mural depicting bicycle safety and good road use at the centre.
Location: Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre, Green Gully Reserve, 7 Clubhouse Pl, Keilor Downs
St Albans
Small Acts Make a Big Impact Mural by Katherine Gailer aka Katira (2022)
Created by Colombian artist Katherine Gailer, this mural is part of the state government's Small Acts, Big Impact campaign. The mural seeks to engage our local community, regardless of culture or language, and to remind us that our small acts of reducing waste and correctly recycling can make a big impact on our environment. Together, our small acts can make a big impact on Victoria's sustainable future.
Location: Southern wall of Woolworths St Albans, 315/321 Main Rd East, St Albans
Golden Sun Moths by Skunk Control (2019)
A series of 24 Golden Sun Moths, considered endangered species in Victoria, were fabricated from stainless steel and coloured optical material allowing them to reflect and transmit coloured light to the footpath below.
Location: St Albans Town Square, 331 Main Rd E, St Albans
KFL Mural by Sebastian Fransz (2018)
The content is derived from the flora and fauna of the Volcanic Plains Bioregion, a vitally important ecosystem of which Brimbank is a part of. The aim of the artwork is to emphasise the beauty of our natural environment, and in doing so, encourage the public to be mindful about the waste they create.
Location: Alfrieda Street, St Albans
Percy Street Laneway Mural by Heesco, Tanea, Hera Lennox (2019)
The bright, bold colours depicted in the mural were designed to complement the Lighting the Way Princess Street to Percy Street Project and the Bowery Theatre.
Location: Percy Street Laneway (Rear of 5 St Albans Rd) St Albans
McKechnie Street Mural by Sebastian Fransz (2019)
This mural pays homage to our Indian community with references to Indian and Punjabi textiles along with Indian theatre and dance. The Australian flora in the centre compliments the Indian lotus and emphasises the cross-cultural aspects of the area. The eucalyptus blossoms are arranged to recall the geometry of the textiles. Then on the right, the triangle pattern is based on traditional patterns found in some Punjabi textile work. The colourful smokey effect is a reference to the dye throwing festival Holi, which has become so iconic a part of India's reputation.
Location: 39 McKechnie St (Near Railway Station), St Albans
Growth Mural by Abbie Rich (2018)
Growth and shared knowledge are the key themes behind this mural. The concept of learning is often associated with growth as referenced by the plants that feature in this mural.
Location: Tin Shed, 309 Main Road East, St Albans
Aunty Joyce and Uncle Boots Mural by Makatron, Lee-Anne Clarke and Mandi Barton (2021)
The mural project aims to honour the legendary lives of local Indigenous elders Aunty Joyce and Uncle Boots, who are well known community members. They have adopted approximately over 70 children over the years. The mural also will be the first time Lee-Anne and Mandi have painted a large mural, and will also be the first collaboration with Mike Maka.
The three aim to weave their styles together in parts, and have other areas of some separation, but working together with an integrated colour scheme.
The mural depicts local legends Aunty Joyce and Uncle Boots wearing traditional Possum Skin Cloaks. Mike paints the portraits in a fairly realistic style. Mandi and Lee-Anne have been chatting with the two subjects Aunty Joyce and Uncle Boots along the way, who have requested both Bunjil the Wedge-tailed Eagle and Waa the Spirit Crow to be included. Mandi and Lee-Anne painted the area around the two subjects, Mike focused on the portraits, and the totem animals will be a collaboration of both styles, with traditional pattern and line work within the animals, and a touch of shadow to finish.
Location: Tin Shed, 309 Main Road East, St Albans
Flowers in A Minor by Collaboration between Makatron and Katherine Gailer aka Katira, along with Conrad Bizjak and Jack Rowland (2021)
Music and creative expressions are the guardians of memory, cultural heritage and the very channel of connection between humans.
The proposed concept incorporates gramophone (vintage record player), which triggers memories of people connecting through music around the world. A big wave of abstract paint pours out of the gramophone giving life to flowers and birds from different parts of the world. Birds and insects fly out, representing migration and movement around the globe.
The design aims to represent different cultures and embraces the protection of our bio and cultural diversity.
Location: Victoria Crescent 14-18 East Esplanade, St Albans
Alfrieda Town Centre Mural by Buff Diss (2020)
World renowned street artist Buff Diss has created a colourful, geometric mural in response to movement and place on the electrical substation in St Albans. This work complements the recent revitalisation of the popular Alfrieda St town centre which has seen the old bus interchange converted into a vibrant and welcoming space for the community.
Location: Alfrieda Street Town Centre, 1 Alfrieda St, St Albans
Seeds of Hope and Dreams by Andrea Tomaselli and Dianne Beevers (2011)
Seeds of Hope and Dreams extends across four separate sites in central St Albans. The centrepiece of this multi-locational work is the large Yam Daisy at the intersection of Alfrieda Street and Main Road East in St Albans. The Yam Daisy is a symbol of hope and dreams. Much like a dandelion, children blow on its wispy seed head to make a wish. The diaphanous spores float off to seek out the dreams of the wish maker. In this way the Yam Daisy is a migratory plant spread on the wind and through human intervention. It can be read as a symbol of migration as its seeds are wisped and drawn in the current of passing breezes. To eventually find sanctuary in new soil where it can cast down roots and flourish.
Location: 329 Main Rd E, St Albans
Sunshine and Surrounds
Indigenous Artwork in the Chamber by Tom Day (2022)
The work, created by artist Tom Day is intended as a celebration of Wurundjeri culture; as the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre sits of lands of the Wurundjeri people. The iconic work was designed by artist Thomas (Tom) Day. Tom is a proud Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba man who is deeply connected to the essence of Country. Some of this essence he has referenced in his work in the Chamber. As he states within Country there is an "interaction of countless generations, leaving their mark on it, dancing on it, singing on it, hunting on it, living with it, the story it tells is our story. From the whistling winds singing its ancient song to the fire that comes, from which all life regenerates, it has a soul that is intertwined with ours. I paint it like I see it, through Aboriginal eyes, imagining the spirits living in harmony with the people and animals."
The works aims to encompass aspects of the vibrancy, the beauty, the tangible and the intangible of Wurundjeri Culture. In incorporates the dominant designs of both Bunjil the eagle representing creation and Waa the crow representing protection. Soaring high and overlooking country and the people, their essence touching all things. The flowing designs of the gum leaf represent the spirit of ancestors flowing in the wind, welcoming and protecting all that live in this place. There are many leaves, representing the many generations coming and the work that is done today, towards the future.
Location: Brimbank Community and Civic Centre, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine
Man Lifting Cow by John Kelly (2016)
Man lifting cow is a monumental bronze sculpture by renowned artist John Kelly. John emigrated from Ireland to Australia with his family. He grew up in Sunshine before going on to international artistic acclaim.
John's large cow works are in part a homage to the work of another Australian artist William Dobell. The elongated neck of the cow is a reference to Dobell's 1943 portrait of Joshua Smith. The portrait was surrounded in controversy when after winning the Archibald prize, it was challenged on the grounds of being a caricature. While Dobell won the case, it set the scene for the many Archibald prize controversies that followed.
During the Second World War Dobell is believed to have made papier-mache cows to camouflage military bases from enemy aircraft overhead. Having come across this reference John developed his own works in response.
John's focus on Dobell's World War II efforts is particularly relevant to Brimbank as the home of a major munitions factory during the Second World War. The sculptural form of the man lifting cow, alludes to the physicality of hard work and labour which is a subtle reference to the industrial history of Sunshine. Additionally, the cow acknowledges the area's connection to Australia's agricultural industry.
Location: 298 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Gambling Harm Awareness Mural by Sebastian Fransz (2022)
Brimbank City Council partnered with IPC Health to deliver a gambling harm awareness mural on the side wall of Laundropro Coin Laundry - Corner of Ford Ave & Furlong Road, Sunshine North. The aim of the mural is to build understanding and awareness of the impacts of gambling and gambling harm in the community and to promote services and local support for those in need. The artist, Sebastian Fransz consulted with local community and worked in partnership with the Young Leaders of the West program to create a design that relates to the theme - What's the harm in gambling?
Location: Cnr Ford Ave & Furlong Road, Sunshine North
Suffolk Road Mural by Creature Creature (Chanel Tang and Ambrose Rehore) (2022)
The aim of the mural was to provide a public art element within the space that enhances the existing neighbourhood character and to compliment the space as an educational setting by developing a design that incorporates an educational theme.
The artist duo used this theme as inspiration to depict animals that represent wisdom and knowledge across Eastern and Western cultures. Their design also depicts the life cycle of a plant to illustrate the path of growing, changing and blooming and also features sun symbols for the suburbs namesake Sunshine. The colours are chosen to fit in with the neighbourhoods existing business as well as the themes of learning and flourishing. Its decorative charm aims to uplift the site and bring some joy and vibrancy to the corner.
Location: 15 Suffolk Road, Sunshine North
Faces of Diversity by Adnate (2021)
Renowned street artist, Adnate, has transformed the Multi-deck Carpark with a large-scale mural celebrating the cultural diversity of Brimbank. He illustrates four faces including a Wurundjeri girl (at the top), a young African woman, an elderly Eastern European man, and a young Vietnamese boy.
Adnate's mural is one of a broader series of works across Brimbank called Faces of Diversity.
Location: Brimbank Multi-deck Car Park, 7A George St, Sunshine
Vicinity Mural by Baby Guerrilla (2021)
This mural pays homage to the human spirit of Brimbank and the legacy of the Sunshine Harvester, represented by people coming together. The mural is a reflection of Brimbank in current times whilst also echoing the spirit of solidarity that was created in the past and the social and industrial advances that flowed from this.
Location: Sunshine Marketplace, 80A Hampshire Road, Sunshine
ANZAC Mural by Ash Coates (2021)
A mural depicting and commemorating the Anzacs has now been installed on the corner of Furlong Road and Godfrey Ave, Sunshine North. This mural honours the sacrifices of Australia's armed forces and is based on accounts and photographs from World War 1. The line of soldiers refers to the massive scale of lives lost and of the many men and women who served and those that never returned, like ghosts, lost to history.
Location: Furlong Road Shops, Cnr Furlong Road and Godfrey Ave, Sunshine North
Augmented Reality Mural by Ash Coates (2021)
This innovative wall mural is seen as an exploration of bright colours, imagined landscapes and digital form. Visitors to the local activity centre, once onsite, will be able to download the Artivive app and view the innovative work through their phones. Artivive is a revolutionary tool that transforms the way you look at art. Simply point your phone at the artwork and watch it come to life! Inspiration for the arts element in the space was developed through consultation with local traders and property owners.
Location: Cnr Warwick Road & Dendy Street, Sunshine North
Glengala Hall Mural by Baby Guerrilla (2021)
The work is part of a broader project entitled Faces of Diversity that celebrates our community's breadth. In the work Baby Guerrilla has portrayed a mother and child to demonstrate the authenticity and connection within our community. As the artwork is highly visible to all passing pedestrians and traffic, the audience the artist wishes to appeal to is much larger than any one particular group in the community.
In her own words Baby Guerrilla says "I hope the warmth and bond between the figures attracts attention, invites broad community ownership, new awareness of the hub as a community gathering place, and delights locals, foot and road traffic passing through the Glengala Road shopping hub."
Location: 88 Glengala Road, Sunshine West
Wright Street Bridge Mural by Makatron (2020)
The mural depicts a number of local fauna and flora species endemic to the Kororoit Creek, with a particular focus on insects found in the area. The mural aims to provide viewers an opportunity to reconnect with their surroundings by providing a magnified view of the tiny wonders that we walk past on a daily basis.
Location: Bike path under Wright Street Bridge, 164A Wright Street, Sunshine West
Flourish: Story of A Diaspora by Katherine Gailer (2020)
An homage to the local Australian African community, and recognising their contribution to the Brimbank community, the mural features the strong gaze of an African Australian woman. The mural features birds and butterflies as a symbol of transformation, migration and connection to our community and natural environment.
The mural was created by award-winning multi-disciplinary artist Katherine Gailer. Gailer worked with the western suburbs African women's group Kontiki Cultural Women Empowerment to ensure the mural was culturally appropriate, and approved by the local Australian African community.
Location: Stark Place, Sunshine
Reflexio Qualis by Col Henry (2015)
This artwork is located across three sites in central Sunshine. The sculptures at each site are comprised of a starlike base that supports large tendril-like uprights from each tip of the star. On top of each tendril is a mirror polished dome. The mirror polished finish of the stainless steel elements literally reflect the diverse community of Sunshine. The curved and the mirror polished stainless steel literally reflects distorts and warps the reflections.
Location: Sunshine Bus Interchange & City Place, Cnr Hampshire Road & Devonshire Road, Sunshine
Weaving Roots Mural by Katherine Gailer (also known as Katira) (2020)
Katherine's work explores cultural identity, women empowerment and our connection to our natural environment. 'As we carry our ancestors roots, and find ourselves nurturing from different places, we inhabit a magical world where diversity is beauty and our stories are gold. My vision is to honour this magic through the portrayal of culturally diverse women - representing Brimbank's vibrant communities. Women who share their culture, and create a new weaving of their identities in this special area of Melbourne.'- Katira.
The project aims to deliver a series of murals unfolding visual narratives honouring female empowerment and their stories of connection to the place they inhabit.
Location: Sunshine West Community Centre, 25 Kermeen St, Sunshine West
Watt Street Mural by Group of Brimbank Youth lead by artists Tadros Hanna and Sebastian Fransz (2020)
Sunshine's urban environment is home to some vibrant street and public art - and the newest addition has been led by local artists and Brimbank young people.
The colourful design spans the entire wall and represents Brimbank's diverse and harmonious community.
By including the names of the artists and young people who worked on it, the mural also helps to create a sense of ownership and pride of place for Brimbank Youth while improving amenity in the local area and helping to reduce tagging.
Location: Watt Street, Sunshine
The Five Elements by Lee-Anne Clarke and Mandi Barton (2019)
The five universal elements have been represented to illustrate the traditional Wurundjeri culture within Brimbank, the continuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections to Brimbank and the connection to all the diverse cultures that make up Sunshine and the wider community.
Spirit: Bunjil our Creator (eagle) is the connection to our Dreaming which represents Spirit, Lore and our creation stories.
Water: The Kororoit, Taylors and Jones's creek and the Maribyrnong River waterways hold an abundance of plant life; also featured are the Growling Grass Frog, Bream and campres marking a place of gathering for Aboriginal people.
Fire: Fire as a portal and source of Spiritual connection is the centre point of coming together for our storytelling, sharing of food and corroborees as our rites of passage are celebrated.
Air / wind: Whirlwind is the connection between Spirit, Air and Land being a symbolic sign to many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Earth: The slopes of Green Gully feature the Murnong (Yam Daisy) a traditional bush food, the Earth is our Mother, it provides for us, our connection to her is depicted with the yarning circles and cultural symbols.
Location: Sunvale Community Park, 20 Neil St, Sunshine
Litter Action Mural by Kathy Holowko (2021)
The aim of the artwork is to invoke behaviour change around littering by engaging the audience with the consequences of litter on the natural environment, and animals through intriguing imagery. This mural not only encourages the community to make a connection between litter and the environment but also strengthens the connection to Sunshine and its local waterways.
Location: Bennet Place, Sunshine
Sunshine Leisure Centre Mural by Cassitie Galliott (2018)
The leisure centre is a meeting point for families and young people to come together and have fun. Taking this concept of fun for all ages, the mural was based around the game "iSpy" to engage children and the young at heart.
Location: Sunshine Leisure Centre, 5 Kennedy Street, Sunshine
Sunshine Fruit Market Mural by Makatron (2018)
The artist was commissioned to paint this mural in response to the theme sustainability.
Location: Sunshine Fruit Market, 5 Dawson Street, Sunshine
Mural from Regional Rail Link Project by Robert Jackson (2014)
The mural has been designed to reflect the features of the local area. Local artists with knowledge of Sunshine and its history were selected to work with people in the area to create a design that illustrates how they view their community and their place in it. Input into the artwork was sought through community meetings attended by interested Albion residents, Friends of HV McKay Memorial Gardens and the Sunshine and District Historical Society. The artist also met with young leaders in the area who gathered the thoughts and opinions of their peers in relation to potential subject material.
Location: Anderson Road underpass, 130 Anderson Rd, Sunshine
Kangaroo Sculptures by Pollen Studio (2018)
This commissioned piece was designed to complement the native grassland reserve in Matthews Hill, Sunshine. The kangaroo motif was selected as a reference to the native fauna that would have roamed the area when grasslands such as this were abundant across the western plains. Purposefully oversized the three kangaroos not only catch the eye of nearby park users, but also commuters on the train heading from Sunshine Station into the City.
Location: Matthews Hill Reserve, 38 Matthews St, Sunshine
Sydenham
Sydenham Memorial Mural by Heesco (2021)
This mural is in honour of the men and women from the Sydenham district who left their homes to serve their country. Many of whom came from the early farms of the Sydenham area which is depicted in the background of this mural. It was painted by local artist Heesco to compliment the space as a site for contemplation.
Location: Watergardens Town Centre, 1 Watergardens Cct Road, Taylors Lake (side wall of the library)
Levelled Crossing by Jason Waterhouse (2018)
In an effort to make commuting safer and less delayed, the state of Victoria embarked on a massive infrastructure project of removing the most dangerous level crossings all around the state. As part of this project the delivering body, the Level Crossing Removal Authority partnered with Brimbank City Council to deliver an artwork at the site of the old level crossing on the Melton Highway.
In this work, Levelled Crossing, artist Jason Waterhouse re-instates the boom gates with a fair measure of good humour. Sited back in their original location, now under the Melton Highway, Levelled Crossing makes an ironic statement about site histories, urban development and redundancy through playful sculptural intervention. Waterhouse has knotted the boom gate ends.
With a humorous glint in the eye and a little wink, Levelled Crossing reminds commuters of the soon to be nostalgic inconvenience of clanging bells and impatiently waiting for the boom to rise.
Location: Below the Melton Highway railway overpass, 501C Melton Hwy, Sydenham (north of Good Guys store)
Taylors Lakes
Eel Dance by Dave Jones (2021)
'Eel Dance' located in the middle of Taylors Lake at The Lakes Reserve, is a sculptural work made by artist, Dave Jones.
The sculpture portrays short-finned eels, a species native to Taylors Lakes that was a significant food source for the traditional inhabitants of the area. The work, aims to highlight the under-appreciated species and celebrate the vibrant ecosystem of the lake.
By day, the stainless steel sculpture reflects the environment. By night, solar-powered neon lights illuminate the space, casting mesmerising reflections across the water, appearing as though the eels are swimming beneath the lake's surface.
The lights run for four hours each evening, turning on automatically at nightfall.
Location: The Lakes Reserve, 98 Chichester Dr, Taylors Lakes
Map of Street Art Locations:
Note: These locations have not been added to the map yet.
Web Links
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