Mattie Davo
Rationale Artwork Title: Be Kind, it’s Gangster. Local signwriter Mattie Davo crafts this piece as an extension of his enduring professional ethos, bridging the gap between trade craft and fine art. By working within his traditional medium, he breathes new life into classic techniques, proving that technical precision and artistic soul are not mutually exclusive. […]
Vero Coya
Rationale Vero orchestrates a profound dialogue between the organic and the built environment.Her mural serves as a meditation on the rhythmic cadence of the natural world, capturing the symbiotic dance of sun and rain that sustains our existence. By scaling these microscopic patterns onto the wall, Vero forces an encounter with the systems that underpin […]
Gus Leunig
Rationale Artwork Title: A Walk To Somewhereland This mural is a vibrant celebration of the natural beauty of Northeast Victoria. Inspired by the rolling contours of the Strathbogie Ranges, Leunig’s work fuses whimsical characters with bold, instinctive colour choices, reflecting his deep connection to the landscape. This work is an instinctive response to the local […]
Spencer Harrison
Rationale Artwork Title: Rampage Spencer Harrison’s mural pays tribute to the iconic half-pipe, with sweeping circular forms capturing the energy and movement of skaters soaring through the air. The colours of the design are vibrant and youthful, reflecting the central role the Benalla Skate Park plays for the local youth community. About Spencer Spencer Harrison […]
Yan Yan Candy Ng
Rationale Artwork Title: Bountiful Bliss This mural is inspired by Yan Yan Candy Ng’s slow, meandering walks through the fresh produce store—where she has found so much joy in the colours, textures, and little surprises on each shelf. From fresh fruit to bunches of flowers, it celebrates the simple pleasures of daily life and the […]
MEGGS
Rationale Artwork Title: Colours Of Country This mural design is inspired by the colours, textures and forms found throughout our varied landscape, from earth to sea to sky. It references patterns and textures found in tree bark, rock formations and tide pools that MEGGS has personally documented during his travels around Victoria and along the […]
HWJ
Rationale Artwork Title: Resilient The aim of this piece is to celebrate the strength and stoicism of country towns like Benalla. HWJ has chosen to use the word Resilient, the embodiment of what it takes to sustain rural communities. Coming from a small country town in West Gippsland himself, he understands the need for these communities […]
Adnate
Rationale Artwork Title: Transient Pulse Ten years ago, Adnate painted the original mural at The Shed, which became a fixture of Benalla’s street art movement. This new work reimagines the same subject, blending his signature high-density detail with modern techniques that reflect a decade of artistic growth. It’s both a tribute and a bold evolution. […]
Aurora Campbell
Rationale Artwork Title: Bloom State Aurora Campbell’s mural is a love letter to Victoria’s native flowers, especially those found around Benalla. She wanted to create something bright and joyful that celebrates the beauty and character of the local landscape. Featuring Dillwynia, Grevillea, Kangaroo Paw and Waratah, the mural highlights their sculptural, dramatic forms. A cool […]
Claire Foxton
Rationale Artwork title: Morning TeaThis bright, central mural is a collage-inspired still life that celebrates humble, everyday moments through bold colour and composition. Blending personal and local references – coffee culture, Benalla’s gardens, and Foxton’s billet hosts’ dog Archie – the work reflects the warmth of the town. A view of the street, seen from […]