Nine captivating murals have now been completed under the Canterbury Bankstown Better Walls program, which is funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
Partnering with a number of accomplished Sydney-based artists including Alex Lehours, Dan Bianco, Goya Torres, Lydia Morgan, Michael Black, Nastia Gladushchenko, Nico Nicolson and Peter Burke, the initiative breathes new life into neglected spaces across the City.
Local youth were called to the drawing board to be involved in concept designs, while taking part in street art skill development workshops. The young people also assisted the artists in painting several of the murals.
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the program that aimed to transform problem graffiti areas into vibrant and welcoming spaces, was a huge success.
“The finished murals look fantastic and have added a much-needed splash of colour to our buildings,” the Mayor said.
“They’ve done an incredible job and I encourage residents to check out the masterpieces across the City.”
The completed Better Walls murals are located at: Abbots Locksmith, 228 Brighton Avenue, Campsie, by Nico Nicolson; Choi’s Men’s Wear, 144 Beamish Street, Campsie, by Goya Torres; East Hills Playgroup Wall, 574 Henry Lawson Drive, East Hills, by Lydia Morgan; Georges Hall Toilet Block, Lot 77 Beatty Parade, Georges Hall, by Nastia Gladushchenko; North Kelso Oval, Kelso Reserve, Panania, by Michael Black; Leonard Reserve, 65 Chapel Street, Roselands, by Alex Lehours; Narwee Mechanic, 41 Broadarrow Road, Narwee, by Lydia Morgan; Punchbowl Park, 49 Viola Street, Punchbowl, by Dan Bianco; and Ray McCormack Reserve, 1/3 MacArthur Avenue, Revesby, by Peter Burke.
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Artists, youth add splash of colour to help transform problem graffiti areas
STREET artists and local teens have come together to add a splash of colour to help brighten the streets of Canterbury Bankstown.