Street art came to the Lockyer valley!

If you have been following my blog you will know that I adore street art. I was so excited to see three new pieces in Gatton, in the Lockyer Valley. The little town of Gatton has been totally transformed with the addition of these colourful pieces created by three amazing women.

Photo: Figtreebloom

This piece at 115 Spencer Street was created by Claire Foxton and depicts Local Bob Fifoot who worked as a teacher for 53 years; 49 of those years at Lockyer High as a Maths and ScienceTeacher. Bob said he was honoured by Claire's photo and is amazed at what a great artist she is.

Photo: Figtreebloom




Amazing colour on the corner of North and Railway Street by George Rose.
George decided to honour Aboriginal history with her mural and the words "'Goori" -used by Aboriginal people in South East Queensland when they refer to themselves and "Yagara" -is a word used by local clans to identify themselves. The bird incorporated in the mural is Coxen's fig parrot, endemic to the area and listed as endangered.

photo: Figtreebloom

Photo: Figtreebloom

Beautiful large piece at 54 Railway Street by Bronte Naylor. The water in the image represents the prosperity and tragedy that water had brought to the area. 

If you are near Gatton in Queensland Australia, drop in and have a look, these murals are amazing.

Toowoomba Street Art

I have loved street art since I was a child, seeing graffiti on coal trains and walls in Sydney. Street art has come a long way from the days of graffiti artists risking arrest for their art. I love the street art around Toowoomba and thought I would share some of my favourite pieces here.

Aboriginal Kid by Adnate 2015 -Neil street
Image: FigtreeBloom



To see more of Adnate's work visit www.adnate.com.au

Hitnes (From Italy) 2014 - 2 Station Street
Image: FigtreeBloom

Drapl and Treas 2014 - 86 Russell Street
Image: FigtreeBlooom

Gimiks Born 2014 - 3 Bank Lane
Image: FigtreeBloom

Fintan Magee - Ruthven street - from Street Art News

Toowoomba city council decided to use funds for Graffiti removal to host a street art festival. The festival was a huge success and now street art created by world renowned artists attracts countless tourists, especially during the Street art festival and the Carnival of Flowers. After great success, the festival has been running each year and I am really looking forward to having a look this year.

Details can be found here       http://www.firstcoat.com.au/