Mathoura - River Country Art Trail

SHORTLISTED ARTISTS

Below are the concept designs from the artists shortlisted for the water tower in Mathoura.

As you will see, if you follow the links to each artist’s website, they are all unique in their style and techniques – making this a very exciting opportunity for you to leave your feedback!

Be sure to get in quick, as feedback will only be accepted between Tuesday July 2 – Friday July 12 when each artist's concepts will be available for viewing and comment.

You can submit your comments via the 'feedback' tool on this page.



Ketones6000

www.instagram.com/ketones6000/

Central to the image are two young boys enjoying the afternoon sun on a rope swing into the Gulpa river. Children are the future of these communities, and the essence of playfulness captured in this scene is something to which we can all relate. The polaroid showcases our milling history, emphasizing the extraordinary resilience of our early settlers. This visual metaphor underscores the importance of honoring our heritage while simultaneously looking towards the future. The railways that connected these communities were built with timber from these forests, laying the foundation for our growth, but our gaze is firmly set on the horizon. There are also native birds and animals thriving in the red gum forest. These are more than just fauna; they represent our commitment to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region. There’s also a depiction of a young girl fishing for yabbies in the river. This image evokes fond memories of growing up in a rural community, where the river is the lifeblood of these communities — it’s a way of life. It highlights the importance of imparting our core values to future generations, as they are the building blocks of tomorrow.


23rd Key, VIC

www.23rdkey.com/

This design combines certain icons related to Mathoura as “patches” that are adorned on the tower, which turns it into a trophy display; celebrating what makes Mathoura the place it is. Patches include local sport clubs, timber milling and red gums. The colours are bright to stand out against the shaded location. By representing select native flora and fauna as well as unique location specific activities and outdoor place-making features for the town of Mathoura, including the significance of Red Gums, references to local fauna including the Long Billed Corella and Murray Cod, these represent the natural world as it exists in Mathoura. The artist is open to adjusting the ratio of patches/ animals and adding other patches that showcase elements of life in Mathoura in response to community feedback.


Dulk, ESP

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Dulk's concept artwork is inspired by the local wildlife and natural ecosystem of the Murray River, particularly around the Mathoura area. This place is an incredible inspiration source, an incalculable natural treasure and the artists would love to convert this nature into a very special artwork to create awareness and interest to change people’s behavior about climate change and protection of our ecosystems. Dulk paints as he dreams, with delicate pairs of cold and warm colors: cadmium yellows, oranges, yellowish ochres, and some broken carmine, opposed to light blue, bluish green, aquamarine, and violets to create unique worlds full of phantasy but with a touch of realism at the same time. Despite the vivid and rich colors that characterize Dulk’s creations, each artwork is designed to incorporate the palette of the ecosystem where it will be displayed. This approach ensures the piece integrates into its surroundings while preserving the distinctive essence of Dulk's signature palette. Dulk has included a wide range of animals including the platypus, echidna, Murray short-necked turtle, Major Mitchell’s cockatoo, Azure kingfisher, Murray cod, yellowbelly fish and Murray River crab among many others.

SHORTLISTED ARTISTS

Below are the concept designs from the artists shortlisted for the water tower in Mathoura.

As you will see, if you follow the links to each artist’s website, they are all unique in their style and techniques – making this a very exciting opportunity for you to leave your feedback!

Be sure to get in quick, as feedback will only be accepted between Tuesday July 2 – Friday July 12 when each artist's concepts will be available for viewing and comment.

You can submit your comments via the 'feedback' tool on this page.



Ketones6000

www.instagram.com/ketones6000/

Central to the image are two young boys enjoying the afternoon sun on a rope swing into the Gulpa river. Children are the future of these communities, and the essence of playfulness captured in this scene is something to which we can all relate. The polaroid showcases our milling history, emphasizing the extraordinary resilience of our early settlers. This visual metaphor underscores the importance of honoring our heritage while simultaneously looking towards the future. The railways that connected these communities were built with timber from these forests, laying the foundation for our growth, but our gaze is firmly set on the horizon. There are also native birds and animals thriving in the red gum forest. These are more than just fauna; they represent our commitment to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region. There’s also a depiction of a young girl fishing for yabbies in the river. This image evokes fond memories of growing up in a rural community, where the river is the lifeblood of these communities — it’s a way of life. It highlights the importance of imparting our core values to future generations, as they are the building blocks of tomorrow.


23rd Key, VIC

www.23rdkey.com/

This design combines certain icons related to Mathoura as “patches” that are adorned on the tower, which turns it into a trophy display; celebrating what makes Mathoura the place it is. Patches include local sport clubs, timber milling and red gums. The colours are bright to stand out against the shaded location. By representing select native flora and fauna as well as unique location specific activities and outdoor place-making features for the town of Mathoura, including the significance of Red Gums, references to local fauna including the Long Billed Corella and Murray Cod, these represent the natural world as it exists in Mathoura. The artist is open to adjusting the ratio of patches/ animals and adding other patches that showcase elements of life in Mathoura in response to community feedback.


Dulk, ESP

dulk.es/

Dulk's concept artwork is inspired by the local wildlife and natural ecosystem of the Murray River, particularly around the Mathoura area. This place is an incredible inspiration source, an incalculable natural treasure and the artists would love to convert this nature into a very special artwork to create awareness and interest to change people’s behavior about climate change and protection of our ecosystems. Dulk paints as he dreams, with delicate pairs of cold and warm colors: cadmium yellows, oranges, yellowish ochres, and some broken carmine, opposed to light blue, bluish green, aquamarine, and violets to create unique worlds full of phantasy but with a touch of realism at the same time. Despite the vivid and rich colors that characterize Dulk’s creations, each artwork is designed to incorporate the palette of the ecosystem where it will be displayed. This approach ensures the piece integrates into its surroundings while preserving the distinctive essence of Dulk's signature palette. Dulk has included a wide range of animals including the platypus, echidna, Murray short-necked turtle, Major Mitchell’s cockatoo, Azure kingfisher, Murray cod, yellowbelly fish and Murray River crab among many others.

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