It’s part of Canterbury Bankstown Council’s Better Walls program, a dynamic partnership between young people and seasoned street artists which has resulted in five captivating murals, with two more murals on the way.
Spearheaded by a number of accomplished Sydney-based artists, including Alex Lehours, Goya Torres, Peter Burke, Nico Nicolson and Dan Bianco, the initiative breathes new life into overlooked corners of the city.
The program also champions mental health and communal spirit by enhancing urban spaces visually.
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said it’s an exciting program which allowed young people to be creative and express themselves and at the same time, was sprucing up the community.
“These murals are more than paint on walls … it’s a visual statement of what happens when young minds combine with the expertise of professional artists,” he said.
“Artworks the community can enjoy and be proud of.”
The community is invited to witness the “remarkable transformation” at Leonard Reserve, Roselands; Choes Men’s Wear, Campsie; Punchbowl Park, Punchbowl; Ray McCormack Reserve, Revesby; and Abbotts Locksmith, Campsie. A further two murals, located in Georges Hall and East Hills, will be completed in the coming months.
