Artists apply the finishing touches to colourful murals at Stockland Rockhampton
Three talented artists have applied the finishing touches to a series of murals at Stockland Rockhampton, transforming the shopping centre with colourful and fun artworks inspired by the surrounding area and nature.
Over the month of March, artists Shannon Crees and Binx from northern New South Wales, and local Rockhampton artist Caitlin Broderick created the murals spanning the external walls and entry of the Terrace, as well as the dining and entertainment precinct.
The main mural, which is about 65 metres long and seven metres high, features some of Australia’s most cherished mammals and birdlife – kangaroos, a kookaburra and a budgerigar – as well as marine life and flowers united by abstract motifs. A playful mural along the internal wall of the Terrace features cheeky parrots dining.
Stockland Rockhampton Centre Manager, Elysia Billingham said Stockland is grateful to Shannon, Binx, and Caitlin for the thoughtful murals they have created together for the community.
“Our centre is more than just a place to shop – it is a place where people come to socialise with friends and family. The curated mural series reflects our approach to placemaking and desire to bring people together in a vibrant and interesting centre,” said Ms Billingham.
“The murals pay tribute to the local Rockhampton area and the natural environment, and we hope it will bring joy and inspiration to those who visit Stockland Rockhampton.”
Shannon Crees, an internationally recognised artist who led the creative collaboration said she loves how art can radically transform a space.
“I am passionate about creating art that uplifts and inspires local communities through my use of vibrant colour and pattern,” said Ms Crees.
“I had a vision of utilising the unique architecture of the building to create an outdoor exhibition on a grand scale. I used the recesses in the wall as frames for each individual artwork. I chose to cycle through colours to create a cohesive visual narrative that encourages viewers to discover each piece.”
The mural project at Rockhampton builds on successful mural projects with local artists at other Stockland shopping centres. The main mural at Stockland Rockhampton is the largest.
About Shannon Crees
Shannon Crees lives and works in Byron Bay, Australia.
An accomplished international artist, Shannon creates works on canvas and paints large scale murals both locally and internationally.
Shannon was the only Australian artist included in the high-profile line up of ‘the best graffiti artists in the world’ at ‘Banksy’s Cans Festival 2’ in London. She was invited by the Chinese government to do a street art demonstration in China, and has painted for Outpost, the southern hemisphere’s biggest street art festival on Cockatoo Island in Sydney.
About Binx
Binx, also known as Binx Designs, is a multidisciplinary, mixed media artist living and creating for over ten years within the Riverina and Northern Rivers regions in New South Wales. From retro wallpaper prints and tablecloths to vintage crockery and op-shop tea towels, she is inspired by the trinkets and treasures of days gone by. Binx’s work is a soulful exploration of nostalgic themes and often uses pattern, text, nature, and portraiture as her main subject matter.
About Caitlin Broderick
Caitlin is a primary school teacher working in beautiful tropical Yeppoon, Queensland. However, painting is her one true passion, inspired by her travels and Australia’s natural beauty from the colours of the Coral Sea to the sunburnt skies of outback Australia. She recently started painting Australian wildlife.
