UNDERSTORY, 2025
Newport, Naarm/Melbourne
Commissioned by Hobsons Bay Council
13m x 6m
The design for this mural is based on the diverse aquatic lifeforms that inhabit the Jawbone Reserve in Hobsons Bay.
The green, brown, red and coralline algae, which are often attached to the iconic basalt rocks, provide shelter for numerous species including nudibranchs and sea dragons.
The mural aims to connect local experiences and observations at Hobsons Bay to the wider Great Southern Reef ecosystem, which expands for 8,000 km across the south of Australia and Tasmania. The reef is a global biodiversity hotspot and most species found here are endemic to the region.
The mural is designed to be playful and encourage curiosity around this beautiful, local yet endangered ecosystem.
MANGROVE MURAL
Woli Creek, Eora, 2024
Designed by Ruby Laxton
Research Assistant and Painter - Sophia Lengerman
12m x 2m
I was a painting and research assistant for this mural, based on the local river and estuary, commissioned by Bayside Council. Through decades of restoration initiatives, the water quality is improving and a range of native flora and fauna are returning to this dynamic ecosystem.
The mural features the darter bird, mullet fish, mangrove branches and roots, the mud crab, the long-finned eel and more.
THE COLOUR BLUE EXHIBITION
Laneway Gallery, Naarm, 2024
Commissioned by Hosbons Bay Council
This series of work is an invitation to contemplate blueness, both as colour and feeling. It spreads itself across the sky to meet the sea, and forms the foundation of rock faces.
Blue is a co-author and shape-shifts across:
8 photos and sketches
1 short film projected at Wood Street Art Space
A mural and a zine that inspired the body of work
LOCAL MURAL
Ascot Vale, Naarm, 2024
4m x 3m
This mural was a commission piece that I designed for my neighbour. The river outline was drawn from satellite imagery to follow the shape of the Maribyrnong. The peaches represent the orchard that was located next door to this wall before houses were built in the area. The Willie wagtail birds are a favourite amongst locals.
JUNGLE PLAYGROUND MURAL
Victoria House Playground, 2022
Funded by Kompan UK, in collaboration with Daisy Allan and Ellen Rose
11m x 3.6m
The shapes and colours here compliment the existing flooring and playground facilities. The jungle mural was designed to encourages play and curiosity.
SOLANA DE GRANADA MURAL
Los Cogollos, Spain, 2023
Funded by Solana Hostel
10m x 20m
This mural is informed by a range of rock studies and shadow observations at various times of day. Solana means the sunny side of a mountain or valley.
THAMESMEAD MURAL
Public carpark, Yarnton Way, London, 2023
Supported by Thamesmead Council
Funded by Peabody Social Housing
70m x 2.5m
Full text reads as ‘People of All Cultures and Credes, Come Together to Create the Future That Thamesmead Needs.’
These collaborative photos demonstrate the strength of our team and reflects the message of the mural from start to finish.
Design by Nadina Ali, Graphic designer and fellow student at Lewisham School of Muralism.
FOUR RESCUE CHICKENS MURAL
Public garage door, Lewisham, 2021
Supported by local residents
Funded by LSOM
2.8m x 2.6m
I conducted two focus groups with the household and their neighbours, to gage what design they wanted for the garage.
I spent time with the rescue chickens who live behind this garage door to convey their ‘personas’. They often eat nasturtium flowers and sit near the apple tree.
I chose the orange background to match their door colour and it’s art deco sun stain glass window.