South Hobart Mural: Past, Present and Future
The objectives of this project are: 1) To inspire local residents, by giving expression to a positive community vision of what South Hobart could be. 2) To depict and thereby 'bring to life' South Hobart’s human history, from indigenous times through to the present day. 3) To improve the appearance of the 100m grey besser block wall on the main road, which many residents and tourist travel past every day. 4) To strengthen community in South Hobart, 5) To provide local artists with an opportunity to have there work displayed in a prominent and lasting way.
If you are interested in being part in this project please call / email Andrew Doube 0429 015 371 adoube@southhobart.org
The Artwork Concept &
Drawings
The design incorporates background landscape with a series of
silhouetted figurative elements. The landscape is based on a panoramic view,
from Mt Wellington to the ocean, as viewed from a vantage point high up on the
hills of South Hobart. It references the enduring quality of landscape in the
changing flow of a place. The series of silhouetted figures tell the narrative:
the history of South Hobart in the form of a series of icons which make
reference to events spanning from the days of the traditional owners, through
to today, and making reference to possible futures. At the ‘future’ end, the
design incorporates material from community workshops we held. This material
points to some shared values in the area, and invokes contemplation of our
shared future. The Painting Begins!!!
Ann started painting the first panels over the Easter Break
in her studio on Bruny Island.
Here are a couple of images of the undercoats and preparatory
work. Details will be painted over the top of this to flesh it out, then when
complete the boards will be mounted on the wall of the Badminton Centre.
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