Knox Street and Public Art
Knox has long been committed to integrating relevant and inspiring artworks into its parks, trails and local places. The council's aim, via its Public Art Implementation Plan, is to ensure that public art continues to be an integral part of Knox's identity. The six themes of the plan are Place, Process, Preservation, Promotion, Provision and Participation. The plan promotes public art as accessible to everyone, connecting people and places.
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Bayswater
Aeroplane Boy by Mattt Calvert (April 2018)
A 4m glass and steel sculptural installation depicting a boy with arms outstretched. Commissioned as part of the Bayswater Level Crossing removal project funded by the State Government.
Aeroplane Boy is a 4m high artwork which was created using recycled glass and steel, and depicts the image of a boy with his arms outstretched. The prevailing silhouette is captured in the skyline and can be seen from different vantage points across Bayswater.
Location: Lawn outside Bayswater Train Station, 750 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
Bayswater Community Youth Hall Mural by James Beattie (aka DVATE), Carmen Davies (aka SUP) and Bayswater Secondary College Art in Public Spaces students
Location: Bayswater Community Youth Hall, Cnr Pine Street and Station Street, Bayswater
Bayswater Park Pavilion Red-browed Finch Mural by DVATE
Location: Rear of pavilion beside Athletic field, Bayswater Park, Jim Abernethy Memorial Drive, Bayswater
Bayswater Station Street Footpath Ceramic Tiles
Location: 22 Station Street, Bayswater
Cat Sleeping on a Pole by an unknown artist
Location: Bayswater Shopping Centre, street leading up the hill from 10 High Street, Bayswater
Connecting to Place, Connection to People Mural by Carmen Davies and James Beattie
The artists mentored local school children from Bayswater Secondary College to create the mural and learn more about First Nations culture and history.
Location: Bayswater underpass, Bayswater Train Station, 750 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
Guy Turner Reserve Play Mixed Media by Bayswater West Primary School, Bayswater Park Cricket Club, Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club, 1st Bayswater Scout Group, Bayswater Bowls Club, Blue Hills Pre-School, Clarendon Grange Aged Care and local residents. Artists: Michelle Stewart (bronze, clay and glass works), Sarah Hammond (poetry) and Veronica Holland (2014)
Mixed media work spread throughout the reserve. Through poetry, painting and bronze clay workshops, local residents expressed their ideas and experiences of play.
"Play" was a community art project facilitated in 2014 by Knox City Council in collaboration with Bayswater West Community Hub. Through poetry, painting and bronze clay workshops, local residents expressed their ideas and recalled their experiences of play.
These works have been transformed into permanent pieces under glass, on aluminium and bronze plates, and onto rocks, logs, concrete and pillars. A small sculpture, created by artist Michelle Stewart, represents groups that often play at Guy Turner Reserve, together with the tree as a symbol of nature and a regularly used play object.
Location: Guy Turner Reserve playground, Amber Street, Bayswater
Guy Turner Reserve Rock with Bronze Pine Cones Sculpture by Anderson Hunt (May 2005)
Location: Guy Turner Reserve playground, Amber Street, Bayswater
Knox Children and Family Centre Water Bubbler
The low, curved bubbler is decorated with colourful ceramic fruit and leaf shapes, with drinking taps set along its top.
Location: Knox Children and Family Centre, 41 Phyllis Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground - Look Closely, Listen Carefully Mural by Angharad Neal-Williams (2025)
Reflecting the local flora and fauna of Knox, Look Closely, Listen Carefully invites visitors to the Marie Wallace Reserve Playground to engage in a playful look and find activity.
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Aluminium Possums by Anderson Hunt (October 2002)
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Aluminium Tile Mural by Placemakers and Knox residents (November 2005)
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Bronze Animal Plaques by Anderson Hunt (October 2002)
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Bronze Ears and Mouths by Anderson Hunt (October 2002)
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Ceramic Mural by Placemakers and Knox residents (June 2004)
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Drinking Fountain by Placemakers
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, near picnic tables and cycle path north of the playground
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Hippopotami by Peter Corlett OAM and Louise Skačej (October 2002)
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Mahogany Wharf Timber Totems by Budd Weston and Anton McMurray (October 2002)
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Playing Great and Small Mural by David Booth (Ghostpatrol) and Carla McRae (June 2018)
This brightly painted mural extends across the playground, encouraging interactive use by playground users. The mural designs include a parade of native animals alongside a child exploring their local environment and wildlife by torchlight.
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Rainwater Tank With Underwater Theme by Placemakers and Knox residents (August 2005)
Location: Bayswater PaMarie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground Water Monitor by Louise Skačej (August 2005)
Location: Marie Wallace Bayswater Park Playground, King Street, Bayswater
Pocket Stories Mural by Angharad Neal-Williams (2025)
Book stacks, library bags, balancing books, floating clouds and the natural environment are some of the concepts children and young people explored when collaborating on the creation of Pocket Stories.
The series of dimensional murals have been installed on layers of painted wood, adding depth and tactility to the space. The series of artworks hope to gradually welcome library users into space, helping them to slow down, discover, be curious and feel a sense of play and wonder.
Location: Bayswater Library, Mountain High Shopping Centre, 7-13 High Street, Bayswater
Power Poles Animal and Bird Murals by Jurek Pajak and Work For The Dole (December 2003)
Location: Bayswater Shopping Centre, street leading up the hill from 10 High Street, Bayswater
Railway Parade Bird Mural
Location: 3 Railway Parade, Bayswater
Sir Hubert Oppenheim Bike Sculpture by Michael Meszaros (c. 1998)
Location: Bayswater Park, at the northern end of King Street, Bayswater
Suffern Reserve Seat by Placemakers (March 2004)
Location: Suffern Reserve playground, 27 Suffern Avenue, Bayswater
Tamar Reserve Seat with Bronze Aeroplane Sculpture by Anderson Hunt (July 2006)
Location: Tamar Reserve playground, 12 Tamar Street, Bayswater
Tanz sculpture by Martin George (2014)
This modernist sculpture stands proudly at the entrance to the Knox Community Arts Centre. Created with corten steel, the sculpture is part of George’s 'Dance' series. The Yiddish word for dance, Tanz, captures a moment of charged intimacy between two performers as they turn into one another and begin to move together. With curves that suggest balance and movement, this work considers the inherent beauty of humans in motion.
Location: Knox Community Arts Centre, 790 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
Waiting in the Wings Mural by David Booth (aka Ghostpatrol) and Carla McRae (2020)
A mural by Ghostpatrol and Carla McRae that references the work of Ikko Tanaka, a well-known 20th-century Japanese graphic designer. They pay homage to his 1970s and 80s theatre posters and have added a fresh look to the Knox Community Arts Centre. The mural is almost like a stage. It is playful and joyous with layers of bold shapes and mask-like images that encourage the viewer to discover more about the theatre program on offer within.
Location: Knox Community Arts Centre, 790 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
Boronia
AEC Arcade Murals by Carla McRae and Beci Orpin (2022)
Printed vinyls depict the simple joys and social connections made possible in local shopping strips. Using a graphic, colourful approach, the artists represent everyday activities specific to this community.
Location: AEC Arcade, 218–224 Dorset Road, Boronia
Alchester Village Bus Stop Shelter by an unknown artist
Location: 192 Albert Avenue, near Alchester Village, Boronia
Alchester Village IGA Mural by Andrew Bourke (ASKEM) and Boronia Secondary College Year 10 VCAL students
Location: IGA supermarket wall (south side), 7 Alchester Crescent, Boronia
Binak Ngarrgu, Basket of Knowledge, Gathering Place by Simone Thomson
Binak Ngarrgu is a sculptural gathering place honouring Yarra Yarra Elder Aunty Dot Peters, designed by First Nations artist Simone Thomson (Wurundjeri, Yorta-Yorta, Wiradjuri) with Weston Rumbold Art Projects (WRAP). Intended as a space for reflection, learning, and connection, the artwork embodies the stories of Country, culture, and knowledge-sharing that characterised Aunty Dot’s life and leadership. For more information on Aunty Dot and Binak Ngarrgu.
Aunty Dot established a legacy raising awareness of Aboriginal issues and dedicated much of her life progressing reconciliation in Victoria. She worked within the community to build understanding and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider community. Her achievements over her life demonstrate her persistence in promoting equality and particularly cultural awareness.
Location: Blind Creek Reserve at 270 Scoresby Road, Boronia
Bird Song by Velislav Georgiev (2012)
Bird Song is a set of three bird sculptures. The timber forms reference the fruit-packing sheds and orchard history of Arthur Kleinert Reserve, and birds foraging for fruit.
Location: Arthur Kleinert Reserve, 19 Dinsdale Road, Boronia
Boronia Radio Control Car Club Mural by Darren Mate (aka DABS) and Paul Collins (November 2000)
Location: Boronia Radio Control Car Club, 191 Dorset Road, Boronia
Boronia Shopping Centre Metal Flower Sculptures
Location: Boronia Shopping Centre, Dorset Square (south-west corner), Boronia
Boronia Village Owl Mural by Putos (The Best of Melbourne Graffiti) (November 2015)
Location: Boronia Village Shopping Centre, 20A (inside Coin Laundry)/163 Boronia Road, Boronia
Chandella Reserve Seat by Placemakers (June 2004)
Location: Chandella Reserve playground, 101 Coleman Road, Boronia
Colchester Reserve Sports Mural by Placemakers, Knox Cricket Club and Kilsyth Diamond Softball Club (February 2001)
Location: Colchester Reserve sport pavilion, Cnr Colchester Road and Beresford Drive, Boronia
Colourful Community Signal Box by Yawarra Primary School (2012)
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The artwork is based on the concept of Boronia being a community that is diverse, hence the name "colourful community". The artwork colours reflect the brightness of the community. The tree broken into sections of different colours represents that a community is made up of many different individuals.
Location: Cnr Boronia Road and Scoresby Road, Boronia
Coull Close Reserve Sword-Grass Brown Butterfly Bollard (Bird) by Placemakers (February 1997)
Location: Coull Close Reserve, Cnr Coull Close and Market Street, Boronia
Craves Lane Mural and Light Box Gallery by Carla McRae and Beci Orpin (2022)
The mural represents the distant backdrop of the Dandenong Ranges and is located next to a light box gallery that lights up at night. The light boxes show images of the local community engaged in familiar activities in the Boronia shopping precinct.
Location: Craves Lane, 238 Dorset Road, Boronia
Keyboard Corner Shop Music Themed Mural
Location: Cnr Erica Avenue and Boronia Road, Boronia
Knox Infolink Mural by Placemakers (c. 2005)
Location: Knox Info Link wall facing Boronia Road, 136 Boronia Road, Boronia
Koomba Park Cycle Wall Mural with Bronze Attachments by Placemakers and Louise Skacej (October 1997)
Location: Koomba Park cycleway underpass, Boronia Road. Access from Cnr Boronia Road and Ardnehue Road, Boronia
Lanternz Sculptures by Reelize:Studio (2023)
Lanternz is a series of geometric light sculptures that stand as contemporary totems, guiding and transforming Erica Ave into an illuminated pathway. These structures serve as a gateway and a beacon, embodying the unique identity of the area while offering an immersive experience that evolves with time and environment. Responding dynamically to weather patterns, these lanterns invite the community to engage with this public space in new ways.
Location: Erica Avenue, Boronia
Leisureworks Breathe Mural by Ashley Goudie (November 2017)
Location: Leisureworks, above western end of main pool side, 35 Tormore Road, Boronia
Leisureworks Cumulous Mural by Kylie Watson (October/November 2015)
Location: Leisureworks external tank, 35 Tormore Road, Boronia
Leisureworks Goldfish Mural by Leigh Ouwerkerk (aka ASKEM) and DVATE (November 2016)
Location: Leisureworks external wall near water tank, 35 Tormore Road, Boronia
Leisureworks Knox Leisureworks Exterior Wall by an unknown artist
Location: Leisureworks front exterior wall, 35 Tormore Road, Boronia
Leisureworks Painted Mural with Sculptural Additions by Stephen McCarthy and Placemakers (April 2003)
Location: Leisureworks internal escarpment wall, 35 Tormore Road, Boronia
Method in the Madness Signal Box by Asher Grant (2012)
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"I like to experiment with black and white work. It means that without colour artwork needs to contain more depth and complexity in order to keep the viewer's attention."
Location: Cnr Dorset Road and Chandler Road, Boronia
Metro Mural and Lightbox Gallery by Leigh Ouwerkerk (aka ASKEM) and OG23 (2015)
The large-scale abstract Metro Mural by ASKEM and OG23 was completed as a permanent installation as part of the Knox arts and cultural festival, Immerse 2015 program. The laneway locally known as Cinema Lane also features one of Knox Council’s curated light box galleries where exhibitions are rotated annually.
Location: Boronia Shopping Centre Metro Cinema wall, Cinema Lane, Boronia
Mollusc Sculptures - Snail and Beetle by Down Street Studios (2001)
The whimsical Mollusc Sculptures located at the entry to the Knox Basketball Stadium and a stones’ throw from the Boronia Library are very popular with children. Beautifully crafted, they are made to climb, sit and ride on. These works created over 20 years ago were beautifully restored in 2023.
Location: Knox Basketball Stadium, 7 Park Crescent, Boronia
Morning Sun Mural by Christian Vine (aka VEINS) (2022)
The Christian Vine mural features local flora inspired by the enchanted surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges and highlights the dense lush scenery and gorgeous light that filters through the trees. The work features a magical patchwork of colour and form to create the overall effect and feel of the beautiful pockets of vegetation that inspire the artist.
Location: 22/163 Boronia Road, Boronia, exterior wall facing Boronia Road
My Library, your library, our history Murals by Carla McRae (2022)
Murals on the exterior walls of the library feature blocks of colour, rectangular and geometric, where books are shown in heaving, leaning stacks. Artist McRae refers to a quote from author Sophie Mayer who describes a library as a place where, 'Each person is pursuing their own aim (education, entertainment, affect, rest) with respect to others, through the best possible medium of the transmission of ideas, feelings and knowledge: the book.'
Location: Boronia Library, 7 Park Crescent, Boronia
Nigh murals 1 to 3 by George Rose (2023)
This series of three murals explores the artist’s interest in endangered local flora. The largest mural appears prominently on the rear walls of the police station with two smaller murals that are visible from Boronia Station. Knox is home to several endemic and endangered plants that are represented in the murals, including cinnamon wattle, green scent bark and Yarra gum. Drawing attention to the local natural environment gives the community an artwork that is specifically ours.
Location: Exterior of Boronia Police Station, corner of Lupton Way and 257 Dorset Road, Boronia (Playpark 257)
Old Joes Creek Reserve Sword-Grass Brown Butterfly Bollard (Snake, Spider) by Placemakers (February 1997)
Location: Old Joes Creek Reserve, Cnr Army Road and Market Street, Boronia
Old Joes Creek Reserve Sword-Grass Brown Butterfly Sign by Placemakers and Knox residents (February 1997)
Location: Old Joes Creek Reserve, Cnr Army Road and Market Street, Boronia
Park Crescent Preschool Mural
Location: 136 Park Crescent, Boronia
Pinevale Court Reserve Seat with Bronze Pine Cones Sculpture by Anderson Hunt (July 2006)
Location: Pinevale Court Reserve playground, 85 Daffodil Road, Boronia
Railway Arcade Murals by Carla McRae and Beci Orpin (2022)
Colourful decals adorn the windows of local businesses in this arcade, reflecting typical, local scenes. These images of hair being cut, cake and coffee, and a dog being walked brighten up the arcade that provides pedestrian access to Boronia Station.
Location: Railway Arcade, 255 Dorset Road, Boronia
Roselyn Crescent Reserve Seat by Placemakers
Location: Roselyn Crescent Reserve playground, 12 Roselyn Crescent, Boronia
Stoneleigh Reserve Sword-Grass Brown Butterfly Bollard (Mouse) by Placemakers (February 1997)
Location: Stoneleigh Reserve, 7 Stoneleigh Avenue, Boronia
Superb Fairy Wren Mural by Leigh Ouwerkerk (aka ASKEM) and James Beattie (aka DVATE) (2016)
A large superb fairy wren and abstract motifs make up this large-scale mural created by ASKEM and DVATE. This mural was commissioned as a permanent installation for Immerse 2016, Knox's biennial festival of arts and culture.
Location: Boronia Shopping Centre bike shop wall, Cinema Lane, Boronia
Systems of Knowledge #1 Mural and Flagpole Site Mural by Kent Morris
Through a First Nations lens, Kent Morris reveals the continuing presence and patterns of Aboriginal history, culture and knowledge in the contemporary Australian landscape. The interaction of native birds with the built environment reflects resilience, adaption, continuity and change to ecological systems, reflecting on the ways in which First Nations culture survives and adapts.
Location: 217 Dorset Road Boronia and flagpole site, located on Dorset Road near intersection of Boronia Road.
Tormore Reserve Pavilion Sports Mural
Location: Tormore Reserve Pavilion, 16 Tormore Road, Boronia
Tree Sculptures by Kevin Gilders, Robby Bast, Stewart Nunn and Alan Ridley
The artwork was completed in two stages. Stage 1: April to May 2009, by Kevin Gilders, Robby Bast, Stewart Nunn and Alan Ridley. Stage 2: May 2010, by Robby Bast.
Location: Along Park Crescent, Boronia
Ferntree Gully
Arboretum Shelter
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum, shelter on southern side of lake, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Arboretum Toilet Block Murals by Kent Park Primary School children
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum, Dorset Road car park area, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Art Path by Placemakers and Knox residents (June 1993)
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum pathway on southern side, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Australia Post Mural
Location: 65 Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Brenock Park Drive Cycleway Underpass Relief Mural by Placemakers
Location: Cycleway underpass, Brenock Park Drive, south of Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Carved Ceramic Totems by Placemakers and Budd Weston
Location: Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve, in front of the toilet block in the middle of the reserve, Burwood Highway entrance, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Carved Terracotta Tiles by Placemakers and Ferntree Gully residents (November 2002)
Location: Ferntree Gully Village Square, below central seating, Cnr Alpine Street and Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Carved Timber Bollards by Budd Weston (June 2003)
Location: Ferntree Gully Village Square footpath, Cnr Alpine Street and Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Central Green Housing Estate Mosaic Story Seat by Leanne Mooney, Sarah Hammond and local residents
A seat made from porcelain, concrete and bricks. The sign next to it says: "The story seat came into being built on the stories of the people who created it. Stories of joy, of sorrow, of hopes and dreams. Through tears and laughter we shared tales of our children, our families, of love, pain, pets, travels, wonders and wisdoms. We bonded over piles of broken tiles as we pieced together a whole piece of art. And the art is glorious. It embraces colour and radiates life. The Story Seat is a place to meet, to sit and talk, or simply to reflect. And like the mosaic vine which encircles the seat, the stories told there will weave our life's together. The Story Seat sits on the village green. It invites you to come and tell your story."
Location: Central Green Housing Estate, 11 Falkiner Way, Ferntree Gully
Ceramic Kangaroos by an unknown artist
Location: Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve, in front of the toilet block in the middle of the reserve, Burwood Highway entrance, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Deep Respect and Connection to Country Mural by Grace Brown (2024)
An enchanting exploration of the vibrant animal and plant life in Ferntree Gully, revealing the creatures that come alive at day and night. By highlighting the nocturnal and diurnal inhabitants, the work pays homage to the significance of these animals in the lives of the Wurundjeri people and the local community. The work features, Bunjil the Creator, the iconic Lyrebird, with its mesmerising calls, and the lush ferns, symbolic of the region's rich biodiversity. All serve as powerful symbols linking people to the natural beauty of their surroundings. Grace’s work is a testament to the intertwined relationship between the Wurundjeri people and the captivating flora and fauna that define the region.
Location: 77-79 Station Street, Ferntree Gully (Yooralla building)
Down on his Luck Sculpture by Placemakers and Kevin Gilders (November 2002)
A carved pine sculpture, often known by locals as ‘Swagman’ or ‘the Thinker’. Artist Kevin Gilders began chainsaw carving in the early 1980s and has worked as a chainsaw carver and fine woodworker since. This work was carved from the timber of a tree that grew on this site, having great significance to this specific location.
Location: Ferntree Gully Village Square garden bed, Cnr Alpine Street and Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Dragon Mural by Placemakers and Knox residents
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum groundskeepers shed, south-east corner, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Drift (water purifier shed) Mural by Ambrose Rehorek and Chanel Tang (aka Creature Creature) (2023)
The Tim Neville Arboretum in Ferntree Gully is home to a vast array of wildlife that visit the unique parkland throughout the year. The water purifier shed has been decorated with many of these animals, including dragonflies, pobblebonk frogs, sugar-gliders and a large, grey heron. The shed houses the pumps that manage the purity of the water in the reserve, providing a healthy environment for the wildlife.
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Faces Mural in Secret Garden Wall by Mirka Mora and Knox residents
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum, adjacent to lake on the south-east side, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Fairpark Reserve Seat with Bronze Egg Sculpture by Anderson Hunt (July 2006)
Location: Fairpark Reserve playground, Cnr James Road and Manuka Drive, Ferntree Gully
Fern Motif Posts by Placemakers (August 2007)
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum main gazebo, southern side of lake, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully Library Ceramic Snake by an unknown artist
Location: Ferntree Gully Library, north-west external library wall, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully Library Totems by an unknown artist
Location: Ferntree Gully Library, outside on the south-east side, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully Library Yarn Bombed Tree by an unknown artist
Location: Ferntree Gully Library, outside on the south-east side, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully Uniting Church Mural
Location: 6 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully
Flowers and Butterflies Mural by Work for the Dole participants (October 2007)
Location: Mountain Gate Shopping Centre, south-west corner park, 8 Adele Avenue, Ferntree Gully
Game On Mural by Leigh Ouwerkerk (aka ASKEM) and Darren and Em Mate (aka DABS MYLA) (May 2010)
The Game On mural was commissioned in 2010 and depicts a diversity of colourful netball-playing characters. The mural is much loved by the community and has featured in many netball team photos.
Location: Ferntree Gully Regional Netball Centre front wall, 9 Dempster Street, Ferntree Gully
Glenfern Road Ceramic Totems by Placemakers and Knox residents
Location: Roundabout at Glenfern Road and Lysterfield Road, Ferntree Gully
Historic Tradespeople Power Poles by Jurek Pajak and Work For The Dole (September 2004)
Location: Power poles, Cnr Alpine Street and Station Street, Ferntree Gully
History of Ferntree Gully Murals by Jurek Pajak and Work For The Dole (September 2005)
Location: Rear walls of shops along the eastern side of Station Street, around number 94, Ferntree Gully
Horologist Lane Lightbox Gallery (2022)
The lightbox gallery was installed as a creative way to increase village safety. The inaugural exhibition was a collection of nature collages by local students as part of a school holiday program led by artist Jo Mott. The light box gallery exhibition program is updated every six months and highlights the work of local artists and artist groups.
Location: Horologist Lane, Ferntree Gully
In-Line (Line 1) sculpture by James Voller and Joel Zika (2024)
The two In-Line sculptures were created using technology inspired by “hawk eye” and sports visualisations, often seen in cricket and other sports broadcasts. Using data taken from members of local sports teams, the artists created digital realisations of the data, translating it into three dimensional sculptures. These works translate the action of a cricket ball hitting stumps and a netball goal being shot, into physical representations. By blurring the boundaries between art and sport, these works create immersive experiences that encourage exploration and play, create a sense of connection and joy and promote a healthy, physically active community.
Location: Fairpark Reserve, Park Boulevard, Ferntree Gully
In-Line (Line 2) sculpture by James Voller and Joel Zika (2024)
Location: Fairpark Reserve, Park Boulevard, Ferntree Gully
Kent Park Tiled Domes by Placemakers and Stringybark 2007 participants (September 2008)
Location: Kent Park, southern side of reserve, 24 Sandgate Boulevard, Ferntree Gully
Light patch Mural by Christian Vine (aka VEINS) (2023)
Entering Ferntree Gully Village from Burwood Highway, you will be greeted with a mural scene of dappled light along walking tracks, known well by visitors to the Dandenong Ranges on a sunny day. The artist has captured a rare moment in time, with a father and young child walking through the nearby bush.
Location: 88 Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Lyrebird Mural by Justine Millsom (aka Juzpop) (2023)
Centrally located in Ferntree Gully Village, Juzpop’s mural depicts the majestic ground-dwelling Australian lyrebird, the bird that has been identified by the village community as a historic motif that represents the unique location at the base of the Dandenong Ranges.
Location: 98 Station Street, Ferntree Gully
McMahons Milk Bar Mural by Soma Murals
The mural depicts native wildlife, including koalas and a goanna, among leafy greenery. It is dedicated to Bailey.
Location: McMahons Milk Bar, 55 McMahons Road, Ferntree Gully
Nature of Knox Mural by Daniel Hend (2023)
In this work, mural artist, Daniel Hend has carefully captured some of the diverse plant and animal varieties that are unique to Knox. The intent of this mural at the Knox Environment Society (KES) Nursery was to soften the harshness of the bare shed wall where the mural is located and educate visitors on the beauty and benefits of planting Indigenous species. The work showcases some local species such as Epacris impressa (common heath), Craspedia globosa (billy buttons) and Typha Bulrush (Cattail) as well as depicting some local wildlife. The KES team intend to plant some of the species featured in the mural within the nursery garden.
Location: Knox Environment Society and Indigenous Nursery, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
New-Natural Murals by David Lee-Pereira and Amina Briggs (2024)
Amina Briggs, a proud Boonwurrung, Ugar and Erub woman has painted traditional Boonwurrung diamond symbols alongside David Lee-Pereira’s maidenhair fern, endemic to the Dandenong Ranges. Plastic zip ties, scattered amongst the foliage are used by the artists to represent the impact of humans on the natural landscape. The mural depicts Waa, the Australian Raven as the protector of the waterways, represented here as the train network, in conflict over a worm (train) that embodies the Boonwurrung people’s entanglement with an ever-evolving environment. The train assumes the role of the worm because of the similarities between them, both representing underground movement and having a great impact on surrounding environments. The raven’s intense competition signifies an urgency to secure sustenance in a changing environment that values plastic over the importance of native bird life.
Location: 46 Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Old Time Transport Mural
Location: 2 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully
Painted Terracotta Planters by Budd Weston
Location: Intersection garden beds of Alpine Street and Forest Road, Ferntree Gully
Pine Tree Section "Slice of History" by Placemakers, dendrochronologist Matt and Knox Historical Society (November 2002)
Location: Ferntree Gully Village Square garden bed, Cnr Alpine Street and Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Regional Netball Centre Kinematic Sculpture by Studio John Fish
Kinematic features an oversized silver sphere, that appears to be moving across the sculptural fins, creating a sense of great movement. The fluid state of this work complements the architectural elements of the new netball centre building, creating an environment of flow and inclusivity.
Location: Regional Netball Centre, 9 Dempster Street, Ferntree Gully
Rhode Smash Repairs Mural
Location: 41 Forest Road, Ferntree Gully
Rotunda Carved Timber Posts and Ceramic Tiles by the Victorian Woodworkers' Association (March 1984)
Location: Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve, grassy area between playground and toilet block, Burwood Highway entrance, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Share Your Colour Mural by Brenton See (November 2017)
This aerosol mural was installed on the exterior of the Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre and Library as part of Immerse 2017.
Location: Ferntree Gully Library, external library wall on the west side, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Singing and Dancing Academy Mural by Jurek Pajak and Work For The Dole participants (September 2006)
Location: Eastern wall of shop, 20 Alpine Street, Ferntree Gully
Sir Hubert Oppenheim Bike Sculpture by Michael Meszaros (c. 1998)
Location: Shared path, entrance from Trefoil Street, 53 Trefoil Street, Ferntree Gully
Sunken Zodiac Terracotta Sign by an unknown artist
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum, adjacent to lake on the north-east side, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Terracotta Drinking Fountain by Placemakers
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum, south-east corner behind Child Learning Centre along Francis Crescent, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Tree Fern Landscape Mural by Jurek Pajak and Work For The Dole Program participants (2004)
This vibrant mural depicting a Dandenong Ranges scene is much loved by the community. The work is unique with three dimensional additions, such as sculptural tree fern trunks and laser cut aluminium tree fern fronds. This mural was renewed in 2023.
Location: Rear wall of 131 Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Tree Fern Mural by Jurek Pajak and Work For The Dole (October 2004)
Location: Shop wall, 131 Station Street, Ferntree Gully
Undergrowth (Ferns and Fungi) Mural by Jack Rowland (2023)
This mural depicts a panoramic landscape scene and highlights the unique qualities of the surrounding hills that are only a short walk from Ferntree Gully Village. It suggests an other-worldly environment with the mist, ferns and fungi, and the use of cool-toned blues, greens and purples.
Location: Rear of 170 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, at the Apollo Service Station
War Memorial by Placemakers and Knox residents
Location: Tim Neville Arboretum, Dorset Road car park, 98 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
West Gully Preschool Mural by Christine Dehn (February 2008)
Location: West Gully Preschool, southern external wall panels, 36 Dobson Street, Ferntree Gully
Windermere Tennis Club Mural by Leigh Ouwerkerk (January 2011)
Location: Tennis Club wall, Windermere Tennis Club, 136 Windermere Drive, Ferntree Gully
Windmill Sculpture by Placemakers, Jeanette Jennings and Knox residents
The windmill sculpture is a playful focal point at the Wally Tew Reserve. This windmill was originally created using various found objects such as bicycle parts, steel and timber. The windmill was restored in 2021, with missing or broken pieces replaced or repaired and the work repainted and treated for rust prevention.
Location: Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve, between playground and toilet block, Burwood Highway entrance, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Wyuna Street Reserve Pipe Planters by Jurek Pajak and Work For The Dole (February 2003)
Location: Wyuna Street Reserve garden beds, 5 Wyuna Street, Ferntree Gully
Knoxfield
"Decade" Mural (Celebrating 10 Years of the Knox Skate and BMX Park) by Fausto Gallego (April 2018)
Location: Side of storage container beside the Knox Skate and BMX Park, Cnr Ferntree Gully Road and Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield
Bushranger Mural by Placemakers and Knox residents
Location: Knoxfield Shopping Centre toilet block external wall, 1601 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield
Knox City Football Club Clubhouse Mural
A football-themed mural on the Knox City Football Club clubhouse intended to brighten the clubhouse and discourage graffiti
Location: R.D. Egan Lee Reserve, 63 Wallace Road, Knoxfield
Knoxfield Skatepark Murals by Fausto Gallego
There are several Fausto Gallego murals at the skatepark:
- Moving Forward (2021) is on the pavilion. Inspired by the Songline Skateboarding crew and ideas from the local community, it uses Fausto’s bright colours and dynamic style to make the pavilion feel inclusive and welcoming.
- Decade (2018) celebrates the skatepark’s 10th anniversary and is on a storage container beside the park.
- Reach for the Stars (2016) is beside the skatepark.
- Mural on the skatepark dome.
Perspectives on Place: Bunjil Way by Jeanette Jennings, James McFadyen, Bill Nicholson, Judy Nicholson, Wurundjeri Tribe Land Council and local community members (2012)
Painted Indigenous mural based on the Bunjil story.
Location: Bunjil Way underpass wall, Bunjil Way, Knoxfield
Perspectives on Place: Bunjil Way Mural by Judy Nicholson with support from Uncle Bill Nicholson, Jeanette Jennings and James McFadyen (2012)
Perspectives on Place: Bunjil Way Mural tells the story of Bunjil the eagle. It was created by Wurundjeri artist Judy Nicholson who led the project in 2012 with support from Uncle Bill Nicholson and assistance from artists Jeanette Jennings and James McFadyen, and participation from middle school students at St Joseph’s College, Ferntree Gully.
Location: Bunjil Way, Knoxfield
Perspectives on Place: Bunjil Way Sculpture by Uncle Bill Nicholson, Benjamin Gilbert, Xavier Pinard and James Simon (2012)
The majestic Bunjil, the Wurundjeri ancestral wedge-tailed eagle and creator spirit, towers over the underpass and can also be viewed from the walking track above. The sculpture was created by Uncle Bill Nicholson, Benjamin Gilbert, Xavier Pinard and James Simon and is made from welded stainless steel and sits high on a pole watching over the land he created.
Location: Bunjil Way, Knoxfield.
Reach for the Stars Mural by Fausto Gallego (November 2016)
Location: Beside the Knox Skate and BMX Park, Cnr Ferntree Gully Road and Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield
Sir Hubert Oppenheim Bike Sculpture by Michael Meszaros (c. 1998)
Bol D'Or Trail - Racing the Bol D'Or.
"We wriggled on saddles ... Called for more food ... Just to break the infernal turning to the left." Oppy.
Allez, allez, allez, allez, Opperman! In 1928, Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman won the Bol D'Or, a paced 24-hour fixed-wheel bike race around the Monterouge velodrome in Paris, France. When the chains on both of Oppy's track bikes broke, he continued on a standard road bike provided by his interpreter. With Oppy ten laps down and losing ground rapidly, the supportive French crowd, suspecting sabotage, shouted at the other competitors.
By the time Oppy remounted his repaired bike, he trailed by 17 laps, but with extraordinary skill and stamina regained the lead. 'The rider with the heart of a lion' rode a record-breaking 910 km in 24 hours. Encouraged by the huge crowd, Oppy continued for 79 minutes to break the record for 1,000 km.
Location: Lakewood Reserve, 57 Lakewood Drive near entrance, Knoxfield
Lysterfield
Barry Reserve Ceramic Basketball Path Insert by Placemakers and Rowville residents (January 1998)
Location: Barry Reserve pathway, 29 Anthony Drive, Lysterfield
Rowville
Aeolian sculpture by David Ball (2023)
Aeolian, meaning ‘arising from the action of the wind’ draws on its surroundings to create a focal point in the landscape. The large scale artwork forms part of a series that explores the universality of life. Aeolian speaks of nature, geology, architecture and our human landscape. This piece represents a geological fragment of the earth’s crust that one could imagine having been forged in situ or deposited on the coastal winds from afar. Its faceted sections create elegant angles and curves that sit lightly in the landscape and embrace the sky. Its deep orange, rusted patina contrasts with the cooler colours of its new environment at Stamford Park Wetlands.
Location: Stamford Park Wetlands, Emmeline Row, Rowville
Blue Tongue Lizard Path by Placemakers and Knox residents
Location: Rowville Regional Playground, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Bounssie Murals by Ferney Caro (2019)
A series of three murals at the rear of Rowville Community Centre using aerosols, layering and fusion of brush strokes and colour by Ferney Carol.
Location: Rowville Community Art Centre, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville. Exterior rear doors.
Buzzer Beater Floor to Ceiling Mural by Fausto Gallego (November 2017)
A floor-to-ceiling wall mural for Immerse 2017.
Location: Rowville Community Centre basketball stadium air lock, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Ceramic Faces by Placemakers and Knox children
Location: Rowville Community Centre creche courtyard external eastern wall, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Clementine Reserve Bullet Bollards by Cobb & Co Woodturning and Placemakers
Location: Clementine Reserve footpath edge, 21 Oaktree Rise, Rowville
Community Portrait Mural by Ashley Goudie (2016)
This painted aerosol mural was the winner of the Immerse Arts 2016 People’s Choice Award. Artist Goudie works across a variety of styles, drawing from classic 80s-style train graffiti, to street art and contemporary designs that include geometrics, stencils and abstract portraiture.
Location: Rowville Community Art Centre, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville. In the foyer.
Connection Points Mural and Light box by Angharad Neal-Williams (2025)
Spanning an impressive 20 metres Connection Points is inspired by the local environment. The artwork features a sulphur-crested cockatoo, a wren and native plants, interwoven with scenes of people enjoying outdoor activities. It’s a celebration of both our community and the natural surroundings we share.
As daylight fades, light boxes integrated into the mural begin to glow, transforming it into a vibrant and welcoming feature after dark.
Location: Park Ridge Reserve Pavillion, 190-208 Dandelion Drive, Rowville
Eildon Reserve Wooden Sculpture by the Placemakers and Kevin Gilders (probably)
Location: Eildon Reserve near playground, 40 Eildon Parade, Rowville
Fairway Drive Reserve Golf Tee Bollards by Cobb & Co Woodturning and Placemakers (October 2008)
Location: Fairway Drive Reserve, 52 Fairway Drive, Rowville
Floodline Sculpture by James Geurts (2023)
Floodline is a site-specific artwork comprising of three oversized water-level sculptures positioned in a line that place the audience underneath the water of a great historic flood. Arranged eight metres apart, in a southwest direction, an invisible horizon of the flood level runs through the three sculptures, generating an abstracted mirror of the gauges on the illusory surface. Floodline materialises a phenomenon caused by refraction, where an underwater viewer sees everything above the surface of the water as a distorted reflection.
Location: Stamford Park Wetlands, Emmeline Row, Rowville
If These Walls Could Talk mural by David Booth (aka Ghostpatrol) (2023)
Ghostpatrol’s low-key colour palette presents a network of subjects and ideas interwoven with an array of endemic species from the surrounding hills and waterways. Like a great think tank of the natural world, this network of creatures read, wander, explore and dream, encouraging the local community to reflect on the history of the site.
Location: Rowville Library courtyard, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville.
Liberty Avenue Preschool Ceramic Kangaroos Tile Mural by Placemakers and Rowville residents (February 1994)
Location: Liberty Avenue Preschool front entrance walls, 76 Liberty Avenue, Rowville
Liberty Avenue Reserve Tennis Rebound Wall
Location: Liberty Avenue Reserve, 76 Liberty Avenue, Rowville
Lysterflight 1 & 2 Signal Box by Jodie Cooper (2012)
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Tree with Butterfly Leaves.
Location: Cnr Napoleon Road and Kelletts Road, Rowville
Mosaic Fish Drinking Fountain by Budd Weston and Stringybark 2008 participants (October 2009)
Location: Rowville Regional Playground, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Mosaic Lizard Sculpture by Placemakers and Stringybark 2006 participants (October 2007)
Location: Rowville Community Centre main entry plinth, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Painted Seat
A curved concrete seat surrounds a tree and is painted blue, with “relax” and “sit” lettering and small ceramic decorations.
Location: Corner of Stamford Crescent and Avalon Road, Rowville
Park Ridge Preschool Ceramic Tile Caterpillar by Placemakers and Rowville residents
Location: Park Ridge Preschool front entrance wall, 208 Dandelion Drive, Rowville
Peregrine Reserve Bird Eggs by Placemakers, Down Street Studios and Knox residents (June 1999)
Location: Peregrine Reserve, between pathways near playground, Dandelion Drive, Rowville
Rowville Centenary Willy-Willy by Placemakers, Down Street Studios and Stringybark 2005 participants (December 2005)
Location: North-east corner of Rowville Community Centre, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Rowville Library God & Goddess Tile Inserts by Placemakers, Budd Weston and Claire Bainbridge
Location: Rowville Library front pavement lawn, 1084 Stud Park Shopping Centre, Rowville
Seat with Frill-necked Lizard by Kevin Gilders and Placemakers (October 2008)
Location: Rowville Regional Playground, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Shelter Mural by Hayden Dewar (2021)
Shelter explores the impact on the ecological diversity that once inhabited our urban spaces. This mural highlights the need to include a sustainable approach to contemporary living by using imagery that includes local vulnerable native fauna species. Flora & fauna featured include a Lace monitor, Southern brown bandicoot, Eucalyptus flowers and a Chocolate Lily.
Location: Stud Park Reserve Tennis Shelter, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Taylors Lane Preschool Ceramic Tile Mural (Platypus) by Placemakers and Rowville residents
Location: Taylors Lane Preschool front entrance wall, 130 Taylors Lane, Rowville
Terracotta Snake Path by Placemakers, Knox residents and Rowville students
Location: Rowville Regional Playground, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Tiled Domes x 5 by Placemakers and Stringybark 2007 participants (October 2008)
Location: Rowville Regional Playground, 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
Urban Diamonds Signal Box by Mark Cowell (2012)
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A solid black outline of diamonds is repeated over a flowing faded background of bright colours on each side of the box. The black lined pattern provides the impression of 'stained glass'. The imager completely wraps around the box in a continuous format.
Location: Cnr Wellington Road and Braeburne Parade, Rowville
Wall to Wall Rowville Mural by James Beattie (aka DVATE), Carmen Davies and Matt Thompson (2017)
This work was a result of the Wall to Wall mentoring program, led by artist James Beattie, aka DVATE, alongside MT Design (Matt Thompson) and Carmen Davies, mentoring Scoresby Secondary College students to develop street art skills.
Location: Stud Park Shopping Centre Woolworths wall, Cnr Stud Road and Fulham Road, Rowville
Scoresby
Greetings From Scoresby Mural by James Beattie (aka DVATE) and Carmen Davies (aka SUP), Scoresby Secondary College VCAL students
Location: Scoresby Village Shopping Centre pharmacy wall on eastern side, 1351 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Morning Warble Mural by Daniel van de Weil (aka It Stands Out) (2024)
This enchanting mural showcases the native flora and fauna of the Knox area. Central to the artwork are two magpies, iconic to the region, symbolizing the vibrancy of local wildlife. Their presence serves as a subtle tribute to the nearby Scoresby Football and Netball Club, weaving community spirit into the natural landscape.
Location: Scoresby Recreation Reserve, 750 Stud Road, Scoresby
Seasons Signal Box by Kathy Thompson (2012)
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Depicting the various seasons through colour and movement.
Location: Cnr Ferntree /Gully Road and Stud Road, Scoresby
The Scoresby School 1919 Mural by Placemakers (probably)
Location: Scoresby Village Shopping Centre toilet block in south-east, 1351 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
We are all Connected, Together we Grow Mural by Daniel van de Weil (aka It Stands Out) (2023)
This mural was developed in consultation with local user groups. With a focus on deterring vandalism, the project aimed to develop student pride in public spaces and showcase the history of the reserve. Participating students from Scoresby Secondary College were involved in generating ideas for the mural in workshops, with the resulting mural depicting local wildlife.
Location: Benedikt Reserve Pavilion, 39-53 Rosehill Street, Scoresby
The Basin
Batterham Reserve Ceramic Spectators Mural by Placemakers and Knox residents
Location: Batterham Reserve scoreboard pavilion toilets, 10 Miller Road, The Basin
Carved Terracotta Pipes by Knox residents
Location: The Basin Triangle, Mountain Highway, The Basin
Chandler Oak Mural by Work for the Dole participants (March 2006)
Location: External shop wall at northern end of shops, 1309 Mountain Highway, The Basin
Painted Butterfly Mural by Placemakers and Knox residents (May 2009)
Location: Wicks Reserve amenities block wall, 40 Basin-Olinda Road, The Basin
Sunrise, Sunset Mural by Work for the Dole participants (March 2006)
Location: Laneway between shops at the southern end, 1319 Mountain Highway, The Basin
Wicks Wonderland Photography Exhibition by Knox residents. Knox Photography Society held a workshop and participants submitted artworks for display (July 2011)
Location: Wicks Reserve toilet block and water tank, 40 Basin-Olinda Road, The Basin
Wooden Knobs Butterfly by Rob Tickner, Jurek Pajak and residents (c. 2011)
Location: The Basin Triangle playground toilet block wall, Mountain Highway, The Basin
Upper Ferntree Gully
1812 Light box Gallery by various artists
The light box gallery was installed at 1812 Theatre in 2025, and lightboxes will feature work from local artists and arts organisations with exhibitions rotated every six months. The Light Box Program encourages the public to discover art in everyday spaces, provide lighting and improve perception of safety.
Location: 1812 Theatre, 1-3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
1812 Theatre Mural by Andrew Bourke (ASKEM) and Mountain District Learning Centre VCAL students
Location: Bakery laneway wall, 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
Burwood Highway Mural
Location: 1164 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
Coonara Community House Radiant Threads Mural by Sara Catena (November 2017)
Commissioned as part of Immerse 2017.
Location: External wall in garden and surrounding garden area, Coonara Community House, 22 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
Kings Park Big Chess Piece
Location: Kings Park, 11 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully CFA Volunteers Serving the Community Mural by ASKM (2014)
The mural honours generations of volunteer firefighters through portraits, historic firefighting scenes and bush landscapes, alongside the words "Volunteers Serving the Community." It serves as a lasting tribute to the brigade's role in protecting the Dandenong Ranges and its community.
Location: Rear wall, Upper Ferntree Gully CFA, 1213 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully CFA Water Tank Murals by Jimmy Dvate (2025)
The mural depicts local species such as the King Parrot and Scarlet Robin.
Location: Upper Ferntree Gully CFA, 1213 Burwood Highway, Upper Ferntree Gully
Wantirna
Burlington Crescent Seat by Placemakers (March 2005)
Location: Burlington Crescent playground, 24 Burlington Crescent, Wantirna
Community Signal Box by Kathy Thompson (2012)
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The community working together. Looking at differences and similarities.
Location: Cnr Mountain Highway and Boronia Road, Wantirna
Happiness from the Heart Signal Box by Alisha Dettman and Tania Dettman (2012)
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This artwork was inspired to bring happiness within the community with the bright colors and pretty flowers.
Location: Cnr Burwood Highway and Renou Road, Wantirna
Kaisman Square Seat by Placemakers (August 2004)
Location: Kaisman Square playground, Kaisman Square, Wantirna
Monkey Cat Signal Box by Leigh Ouwerkerk (2012)
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Basically a picture of my cat named Monkey, reduced to 6 colours that wraps around the whole box.
Location: Cnr Stud Road and Knox City Shopping Centre east entrance, Wantirna
Roehampton Reserve Bollards by Placemakers (March 2009)
Location: Roehampton Reserve footpath edge, 27 Roehampton Avenue, Wantirna
Studfield Shopping Centre IGA Mural by Matt Thompson, Carmen Davies and James Beattie (aka DVATE) (2017)
The mural was undertaken by Wantirna College students, mentored by MT Design (Matt Thompson) and Graffix Creative (DVATE and Carmen Davies). The program taught students a variety of street art skills through assisting with the design and painting the wall.
Location: North facing wall of IGA Supermarket, Studfield Shopping Centre, 193 Stud Road, Wantirna
Wantirna Reserve Playground Heron and Fish Seating Totems by Placemakers and Kevin Gilders
Location: Wantirna Reserve playground, Mountain Highway, Wantirna
Wantirna South
Alley Oop sculpture by Corey Thomas (2012)
This stainless steel and fibreglass sculpture is based on a popular basketball manoeuvre called an ‘alley-oop’. Sculptor, Corey Thomas, has captured the dance-like movement of an athlete executing the offensive move to a teammate. Alley Oop was commissioned by Knox City Council in 2012 as part of the construction of Victoria’s State Basketball Centre at Knox Regional Sports Park.
Location: Knox State Basketball Centre, 291 George Street, Wantirna South
Bronze Anzac Memorial of a Young Girl by Peter Corlett (1999)
This is a bronze memorial statue of a young girl holding flowers, titled Anzac Girl. While this memorial is a tribute to the Anzacs, it also honours the brave heroes who lost their lives in World War II (1939–1945). This work of bronze created by sculptor Peter Corlett OAM sits upon a bluestone block in the garden on the east side of the Knox Civic Centre.
Location: Knox Civic Centre east lawn, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Bronze Emu & Egg by Peter Corlett
Location: Knox Civic Centre atrium, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Collier Reserve Bicycle Parts Sculptures by Rex Keogh and Knox residents
There are two sculptures in the reserve. The iconic bicycle sculpture at Collier Reserve in Wantirna is made from recycled bicycle parts and is a landmark feature of the Blind Creek Trail. The work underwent major restoration in 2022, with missing parts replaced, rust removed and the work repainted.
Location: Collier Reserve, Cnr Stud Road and Burwood Highway, across the bike path, Wantirna South
Coloured Concrete Path with Tile Edging by Placemakers and Wattleview Primary School
Location: Knox Civic Centre northern gardens, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Connection to Country Mural by Kamara Morgan (YortaYorta/GunaiKurnai/Dja Dja Wurrung/Boonwurrung/Taungurung) (2022)
A central meeting place features in Morgan’s ceiling work, where symbolism depicts people coming together to collaborate and share stories. The meeting place within the artwork represents not only the library itself, but also its profound connection to the land and its people - the Boon Wurrung/Bunurong and Wurundjeri, the custodians of the Kulin Nations' ancestral territory. The lines extending outward from this central point symbolise the intricate web of connections, speaking of the library's commitment to honouring and acknowledging indigenous heritage.
Location: Insidee Knox Library, Westfield Shopping Centre, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Falcon Table Sculptures by Budd Weston (November 1997)
Location: Knox Civic Centre atrium, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Falcon Tile Insert by Budd Weston
Location: Knox Civic Centre main entrance landing, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Just Hanging Out Signal Box by Tania Dettman (2012)
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Showing the carefree lifestyle that we have in this lucky country of ours, from the bush to the city.
Location: Cnr Burwood Highway and Tyner Road East, Wantirna South
Paloma Lane Light Box Gallery
The Paloma Lane light box gallery was installed in 2021 and features work from local artists, with exhibitions rotated every six months. Recent exhibitions have showcased work by art students from Swinburne’s Wantirna Campus.
Location: Paloma Lane, between 1322 and 1324 High Street Road, Wantirna South
Paloma Lane Mural by Drez (May 2021)
This orange and green geometric mural by Drez references modernism and op art, shifting and elevating perceptions of graffiti and art in public places. Using urban structures as his canvas, Drez responds with colour gradients, following the form of the location, subverting these structures to create immersive spaces of colour.
Location: Paloma Lane, between 1322 and 1324 High Street Road, Wantirna South
Paris-Brest-Paris Trail Sign
Information board explaining Sir Hubert Oppenheim's cycling achievement.
Location: Norton Lane, toward the end of the road where the bitumen bike path is accessed, Wantirna South
Riddell Road Childcare Centre Animals Mural by Placemakers and Kuma Perera
Location: Riddell Road Childcare Centre entrance wall, 36 Riddell Road, Wantirna South
Sir Hubert Oppenheim Bike Sculpture by Michael Meszaros (1998)
Paris-Brest-Paris Trail. Celebrating the cycling achievements of Sir Hubert Oppenheim. The signage reads: “I rose out of my saddle, see-sawing on the handlebars, digging deep into my pedals and, alone, raced alongside them. We were wheel to wheel for 300 yards.” Oppy.
Location: Cathies Lane Reserve, Cnr Cathies Lane and High Street Road, Wantirna South
Sir Hubert Oppenheim Bike Sculpture by Michael Meszaros (c. 1998)
The sign reads: “101 Trail - 101 cycling records broken in 24 hours - ‘To a tired man, the track has the maddening monotony of solitary confinement.’ Oppy.”
Location: Lewis Reserve, where it intersects with the other bike path from Gateshead Drive. Enter via Gateshead Reserve and turn left onto the shared path to locate the sculpture. Access from 27 Paul Avenue, Wantirna South
Timber Frog by Anton McMurray
Location: Knox Civic Centre atrium, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Timber Platypus by Anton McMurray
Location: Knox Civic Centre atrium, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Timber Totems by Budd Weston
Location: Knox Civic Centre northern gardens, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Walker Reserve Seat with Bronze Football Sculpture by Anderson Hunt (May 2005)
Location: Walker Reserve playground, 39 Tyner Road, Wantirna South
Westfield Knox Dandenong Ranges Mural by David ‘Meggs’ Hooke
This colourful mural spanning three levels of the play area and car park takes its inspiration from the natural layers of the nearby Dandenong Ranges. As the eye moves upwards from earth to trees and then to the sky, the colours, textures and details move from earthy reds and oranges into greens and blues, with shapes and patterns referencing eucalyptus bark.
The 'sky' Basketball level features shapes and brushstroke elements inspired by urban textures such as torn bill posters and street art techniques. The overall intention of the work is to create a comforting, yet engaging and positive, feeling of movement and growth.
Location: Westfield Knox Playground Area (at the western end), 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Yarning Circle Sculpture by Knox City Council guided by conversations with the local First Nations community and Senior Wurundjeri Elder Dave Wandin (2022)
In 2022, Knox City Council constructed a Yarning Circle in the garden area at the Civic Centre. Guided by conversations with the local First Nations community and Senior Wurundjeri Elder Dave Wandin, the yarning circle was designed as a practical and symbolic space for listening, learning, truth telling, healing and a visual Acknowledgement of Country.
Design was encouraged by Senior Wurundjeri Elder Uncle David Wandin, the three seating sections are a note of respect to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Council established in 1985. The stones remember the three family groups that founded the Council: the Nevins, Terricks and Wandins.
Location: Outside east side of the Knox Civic Centre at 511 Burwood Hwy Wantirna South
