A major new public artwork is transforming a concrete flood levee wall at the Launceston Seaport.
Following a public expressions of interest process coordinated by the City of Launceston Council last year, acclaimed Australian artist, Georgia Hill, was selected to transform the wall, which spans more than 120-metres along a prominent section of Lower Charles Street as it transitions into the East Tamar Highway.
Ms Hill is a multidisciplinary artist renowned for her murals and installations which often blend bold lettering with textured black and white patterns.
Mayor, Matthew Garwood said the Seaport mural was the latest in a series of public artworks the Council has been involved with.
“This is another great example of the City of Launceston working with talented creatives to bring more life and colour into our streets and public spaces,” Mayor Garwood said.
“Over the past 18 months we’ve really lifted our focus on street art, because we know how much it adds to the feel of the city and how people experience it day to day.”
Alongside Georgia Hill’s mural taking shape at Seaport, Council is also gearing up for a brand new street art festival called Thoroughfare, which will roll through Launceston in March.
“We ran a public Expressions of Interest last year for that festival, and it will see murals popping up in high-profile spots right across the CBD,” said Mayor Garwood.
“Launnie’s street art scene is on the rise. We’re attracting artists from around the country, while still backing our own home-grown talent, and that balance really matters to us.
“Georgia has such an incredible name internationally and this one will definitely make you think and start a conversation, that’s for sure.
“Seeing her Seaport mural come to life is exactly what this is all about, more creativity, more conversations, less graffiti and more reasons to be proud of our city.”
