2024 Street Art Program

This mural celebrates Newport Lakes, the former quarry site turned bushland oasis which attracts significant birdlife. The mural design includes the iconic steppingstones of Newport Lakes and some of the bird species found there. From left to right they are the New Holland honeyeater, sacred kingfisher, superb fairy-wren, Lewin’s rail, spotted pardalote, Eurasian coot and finally, the pink robin, which has been sighted at Newport Lakes in 2024. 

Sarah Allen is a visual artist from the western suburbs who enjoys birdwatching in Hobsons Bay. She is the author and illustrator of Busy Beaks (Affirm Press, 2020), a children’s book introduction to Australia's birdlife.  

Showcasing Hobsons Bay’s local flora and fauna, in a modern, pop-art manner, this mural by artists Lynn Bremner and Jess Wilson (Jess Dubblu) uses a bright cheerful palette encouraging passersby to celebrate biodiversity and the interconnection of all life, reminding us that the beauty of Hobsons Bay is a delicate treasure to be preserved for future generations. 

Lynn Bremner is an illustrator and muralist, based in Footscray. Her signature style is marked visually by a playful bubbliness, that includes soft lines and colours. Her work spreads messages of inclusivity, fun, and kindness to local communities and their surrounding areas. 

Jess Wilson (aka Jess Dubblu) is a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator and muralist, based in Footscray. Her work focuses on immersive experiences that employ a variety of techniques including audio, animation and sensory play. 

Damien Arena’s Our Lakes is a mural designed to capture the essence of Newport, drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of Newport Lakes. A vibrant tribute to the local area, it symbolises a harmonious coexistence between urban living and the natural world, emphasising the significance of biodiversity and environmental conservation.  

Damien Arena is an experienced Melbourne-based multi-faceted artist who works across a multitude of mediums and in a range of environments.  Damien specialises in street art and large-scale murals and has created countless murals for private commission and on a commercial level over his career. 

Tidal Shift by Stephanie Cartledge pays homage to the marine life of Hobsons Bay and the detrimental effects of plastic pollution. Positioned a mere 300 meters from the bay, the mural is ideally located to address these pressing issues. Tidal Shift serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for ocean sustainability, highlighting the entanglement of marine species as one of the most visible consequences of plastic waste. 

Stephanie Cartledge, a Melbourne-based artist and muralist, derives inspiration for her stylised works in the distinct beauty of local flora and fauna. Collaborating with organisations like Art Aid and BirdLife Australia, Stephanie's work extends beyond aesthetics, fostering reflection and dialogue on environmental issues. 

This mural design by Hayden Dewar strives to find a balance between the natural and man-made worlds. The work celebrates the endangered native species of the area as well as a depiction of the interesting contrast of nature and industry that can be found in Altona. The hero fauna elements of the design are the Altona skipper butterfly and swift parrot. Both are endangered species with the swift parrot being critically endangered.  

Hayden Dewar has been creating murals since 2004, including projects for private and commercial clients, and a large number of council-initiated projects. These projects range from graffiti prevention strategy murals to place-making, public art, and commemorative murals.  Most of Hayden’s work is in a signature narrative style that incorporates imaginative imagery, historical elements and native Australian flora and fauna. Themes explored through this imagery include the environment, the mythological, history and the cycle of life.   

Angharad Neal-Williams' mural design features endangered plants and wildflowers from within emu-foot grasslands. Emu-foot, blue bells, bulbine lily, blue devils and showy podolepis form the composition of the mural, bringing attention to the native wildflowers that are protected within the region. The design features warm and bright colours which are inspired by the vital surrounding grasslands and contribute to forming a vibrant placemaking mural that reflects the local environment. 

Angharad Neal-Williams is an Illustrator, muralist and workshop facilitator based in Naarm/Melbourne. Her distinct style combines line drawing with subtle colours to create thoughtful, fun and optimistic outcomes. She creates designs that are clean and impactful through both digital and traditional mediums. Angharad has worked for a range of clients including Metro Trains, WWF, Twinings and Birdlife Australia. Angharad has painted murals across Melbourne, including Melton, Mordialloc, Baywater, Hawthorn and Brunswick. Her murals are vibrant, accessible, engaging and enhance the build environment by making public spaces feel safer and more inclusive.