It was business as usual this week, which means battling the Brisbane traffic and smashing out another quality mural in suburbia. This was a rejuvenation gig, as I completed a mural on the same site in 2010/11, however a section of the wall was replaced and rebuilt due to cracks. The commuters showed their appreciation with plenty of ‘toots’ and ‘thumbs up’ from the busy roadside at Eatons Crossing Road so I must be doing something right.
This week, many months after I started the mural I finished a 75 metre wall. The long delay was caused by the rain that just wouldn’t go away at the start of the year. As a mural artist, there are a few things which are necessary to complete a wall, and one of those things is sunshine. After Cr. Paul Gleeson painted the wall, it was in desperate need of some colour and I think the koalas, lorikeets, possums and other wildlife should brighten the school and bring some cheer to the students and staff.
On Saturday the 16th of June Redbank Plains State School had a working bee where volunteers painted the school and I created a mural on a seven metre wall. The theme of Safe Respectful Learner was based on the school values.
It was great to return to Redbank Plains State School and complete another mural. I had a very busy day getting the welcome mural painted but had a great response from students, staff and community stakeholders. I also feel privelaged to apply the animal totems endoresed by traditional owners.
