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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amanda Valdes
Miami-native Amanda Valdes, is renowned for her unmistakable macabre style, evident in large-scale murals worldwide, canvas paintings, and digital illustrations. Her creations feature dark, provocative, ethereal female characters, rich with symbolic references and exotic flora and fauna. Valdes aspires to contribute her unique artistic touch to the back streets of Benalla, often referred to as […]