WITH galleries shut, artists have had to find new ways to showcase their talents.
A series of artworks have been painted in outdoor places across the Kingston area. A large mural has been painted at the Chelsea Sportswomen’s Centre, and another piece has been finished at Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale.
Artist Deb McNaughton completed the Parkdale piece. The mayor Georgina Oxley said that the mural on the facade of the theatre building “pays homage to the rainbow trail movement which has inspired families to draw rainbows on their footpaths and driveways, as a sign of unity.”
“There’s already been an outpouring of love for the mural from the local residents walking and riding by. Make sure you bring the family and get down to Parkdale for a look,” she said.
“Now restrictions have been lifted a little and we can get out and about a bit more, I also really encourage people to visit the Chelsea Sportswomen’s Centre to check out the amazing mural painted by Geoffrey Carran. The mural pays homage to the Sharp Tailed Sandpiper, which annually migrate from Siberia to our very own Edithvale Wetlands. It looks truly spectacular at sunset.”
For more information on outdoor artworks in the area visit kingstonarts.com.au/VISUAL-ART/Exhibitions
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 27 May 2020
