Mandurah - Australia’s Top Tourism Town - will soon have another reason to visit with the creation of two new stunning mural artworks by acclaimed, award-winning artists as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival.
Mayor Rhys Williams said the captivating murals, at Mandurah Library and Falcon Bay, were the first of a series of public art pieces the City of Mandurah would welcome over the next five years.
“Mandurah’s arts scene has always been part of what makes our city special, and the new month-long Arts Festival has further delivered some incredible opportunities for our community to come together in appreciation of our art and culture offering,” Mayor Williams said. “These murals are amazing artworks by extremely talented, well-known artists and I encourage everyone to head along and see them for yourself.
“Julian, Camilo and Sioux have travelled and done work all around the world and we have been so fortunate to have them create colourful and thought-provoking artworks at two of Mandurah’s important public spaces, which may otherwise have remained unseen.”
At the Mandurah Library, Colombian artists Julian Clavijo and Camilo Delgado, now based in Melbourne, are weaving a literary wonderland that celebrates the joy of reading and the limitless world of imagination. The library’s exterior wall showcases a breathtaking mural, featuring a whimsical tree of knowledge at its core, symbolising the library as the heart of learning.
Julian Clavijo, a globally recognised artist, was awarded the Best Global Artist Award for Street Art in Dubai in 2018. Camilo Delgado, an artist and designer with a global portfolio, strives to unite communities and amplify art’s historical influence on society.
Renowned Perth artist Sioux Tempestt is bringing her creative energy to Falcon Bay Beach ablution block, infusing the area’s unique stories with vibrancy and life. Tempestt’s contemporary mural explores themes of activity, recreation, and community, reflecting the popular spot’s vibrant essence. Sioux has over 25 years of experience in public art projects, working with architects, developers, and local governments.
“Arts are an important way to build community connections and shape community pride and Council’s new five-year Arts and Culture Strategy sets an aspirational direction for the local scene, aiming to create an inspired and innovative cultural city that celebrates diversity, heritage and opportunity,” Mayor Williams said.
“As well as the new-look arts festival, there’s also a focus on partnerships, supporting creative industries and artists, and a strong commitment to public art, including the delivery of these incredible new murals.”
The murals have been created as part of the month-long Mandurah Arts Festival (22 September – 22 October).
