Melton South Community Painting

Artist: Candela Alconada
Title: Melton South Community Painting
Year: 2021
Location: Garden bed in front of shops 1-13 corner Exford Road & Staughton Road, Melton South

Artwork Statement
This project was a collaboration between local Melton South residents and artist, Candela Alconada. The project aimed to showcase residents’ pride for their local area, using vibrant and happy colours, patterns and designs. Residents characterise Melton South as down to earth and diverse, a place where everyone accepts and respects each other. The Melton South community are a diverse range of people that get along, like to meet new people, mentor each other, to learn, be inspired and kind. These community-driven designs depict the many aspects of life that make this place special. The mural was designed using a participatory process that allowed for residents to learn from a professional artist and from each other.

Artist Bio
Candela is an artist and muralist from Argentina, based in Melbourne. She has numerous murals and exhibited artwork in galleries and festivals in Brazil, Ecuador and Argentina between 2014-2019.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in design and communication and is currently studying Illustration at Melbourne Polytechnic.  She loves to create positive ambience in public spaces with her colourful designs and to connect people from different backgrounds, cultures and ages with her art.

Instagram @candela.colors