From Fairy Wrens and River Red Gums to planet earth and duckling habitats – the importance of flora and fauna has been brought to life through the completion of a 100m-long mural in Vale Park.
As part of the “Mural Mural on the Wall” project, Council initiated a first-if-its-kind mural venture in the district.
Artist Marciano Arents partnered with Vale Park Primary School students (including Asher, Layla and Ethan, pictured right) to capture their thoughts regarding the area and transformed their ideas into a stretch of art along Ascot Avenue.
This project brings a sense of pride and ownership for the students who have been involved in this venture, and fosters a link to health and wellbeing in our community.
Research has long shown that the arts offer many benefits – including health, social and economic outcomes – which offer both private and public value.
After receiving multiple complaints over several years in regards to graffiti along the sound barrier wall, the mural aims to discourage vandals.
Marciano is the man behind Senman Creations. He is a self-taught artist specialising in large scale murals, street art, design and canvas. He also painted the mural in Council’s pocket reserve on the corner of North East Road and Smith Street.
We believe the mural may be one of the longest in the State! Marciano began work on the mural in March 2022 and took approximately six weeks to complete the painting.
The mural is part of a wider facelift for the Ascot Avenue precinct, which includes upgrades on the opposite side of the road at Willow Bend Reserve – such as resurfaced tennis courts, native vegetation and a new banner frame.
