Tim Bowtell
Rationale “In today’s high-tech era, I find it vital to reconnect with simplicity. Observing younger generations immersed in digital media prompts nostalgia for my outdoor childhood adventures. This artwork celebrates the enduring importance of ‘low-tech joy’, like biking and building carts, which remains as valuable now as in the past.” About Tim After spending years […]
David Bromley
Rationale “In most work I do that includes children, it is often a reflection of the close relationship (almost telepathic) with my father. There’s also a more autobiographical element which is the young artist. The large amount of visual information surrounding the artist moves between pure decoration and stories linked to my own life.” About […]
Buff Diss
Rationale “My mural abstracts a sunset view of Benalla from Lurg Hill. The colour palette is derived from dusk photographs taken from Lurg and the contour line mesh meticulously follows the site-specific mapping of the hill, connecting the viewer to the landscape via a translated data set.” About Buff Diss Originating from Melbourne, Buff Diss […]
Melanie Caple
Rationale “Exploring the fragility of our landscape, this mural delves into the romanticism around darkness. Eucalyptus burns and feral cat skulls lie. Monarchs and a common kingfisher are also foreign, yet here they’re unaffected by the scrub burning below. A mural about invasion, about climate, and about painting.” About Melanie Having engaged in various roles within […]
Tommy Day
Rationale “Country possesses a certain magic, an elusive quality that is capable of transforming landscapes in mere seconds. I capture that sense of place in my work—an endeavour to convey this essence, where the mystical allure of the country unfolds before our eyes. This is my lens of what I see.” About Tommy Tommy Day, […]
DXTR
Rationale “The mural merges German and Australian symbols through a vibrant, pixelated tapestry-style mural. It celebrates the unity of nature and culture across continents, visually and thematically linking two distinct worlds through wildlife and botanical patterns.” About DXTR DXTR is a Berlin-based artist. Starting out as a graffiti artist, he now works with multiple brands […]
Lisa King
Lisa King, a self-taught artist from Adelaide, emerged as one of the pioneering females in the graffiti scene, challenging the male-dominated narrative in her hometown. Currently residing in Melbourne, King has evolved into a commissioned muralist renowned for her expansive public works, both on a global and local scale. Returning to Benalla, she aims to […]
David Lee Pereira
Rationale “This anthropomorphic portrait is a celebration of identity and community, the ocelot looking up to the blue sky standing tall above the skyline of Benalla as a representation of endless possibilities and limitless opportunity. The work embodies pride in the blended contemporary Australian experience.” About David David Lee Pereira is a visual artist, engaging […]
Minna Leunig
Rationale “This mural is a dedication to the creatures of the Strathbogie Forest – the only remaining secure habitat within the entire Strathbogie Ranges for hundreds (if not thousands) of forest dependant species, as well as to the local community who has fought tirelessly to protect it over the years.” About Minna Raised in rural […]
Merda
Rationale “My artwork is structured around my name and the concept is based on a piece painted in 1986 by the late Melbourne artist PRIME, USA crew. His artwork was made up of different styles for each letter and I have replicated this by using older sketches ranging from 2002 onwards.” About Merda Merda is […]
