Ravenhall Mural

Artist: George Rose
Title: Ravenhall Mural
Year: 2019
Location: Rear facade of 8 Eucumbene Drive, Ravenhall (facing freeway entrance from Christie's Road)

Artwork Statement: 

This work responds to the broad theme that Melton City Council has adopted: “A thriving community where everyone belongs”, focusing on the flora and fauna of the region. It celebrates the native biodiversity that occurs in the area, with a focus on the flora and fauna that are endangered, vulnerable, and in need of our protection - the fragrant Leek Orchid, the Orange Bellied Parrot and the Eastern Barred Bandicoot. These are intermingled with national floral emblems representing the diversity of countries from where some of our local residents herald: Lotus for India; Arabian Jasmine for the Philippines; Silver Fern for New Zealand; Maltese centaury for Malta; Chrysanthemum for Vietnam.

Artist Bio:

George Rose, a Melbourne-based artist, first trained in design before pursuing a multidisciplinary art practice using huge bursts of colour to spread her uplifting messages. She has completed art commissions for a diverse range of clients including Instagram, Mastercard, and Stars Wars. When she’s not completing work for commercial projects, she’s on the global street art festival circuit including Colour Tumby, First Coat, Perfect Match, Roskilde, Street Prints, Tropica, Wall to Wall and Wonderwalls. George has also been the recipient of some award-winning work including the Borrowed Wall Art Prize for Liverpool City (2016) and the Skate Park in Canberra (2017).