Moulamein - River Country Art Trail

SHORTLISTED ARTISTS

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

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.



Justine McAllister

www.instagram.com/justinemcallister

The artwork is a celebration of the natural world, specifically highlighting the water birds that inhabit the Edwards River and Billabong Creek. It showcases the Great Eastern Egret, the Little Pied Cormorant, the Brolga and the White-faced Heron. The scene depicted is fragmented yet tranquil, capturing the essence of a calm twilight setting. The design creates a serene and beautiful motif, complemented by a harmonious color palette that enhances the peaceful atmosphere. This artwork invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and serenity of these wetland environments and the diverse avian life they support.

Water birds are integral to Moulamein, NSW, nestled in the diverse wetland habitats of the Riverina region, which include rivers, billabongs, and marshlands. These environments host a wide array of bird species, enriching the area’s biodiversity. Beyond their ecological role, water birds attract tourists, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts, bolstering the local economy through wildlife tourism and recreational activities. They also contribute significantly to wetland health by controlling insect populations, spreading seeds, and aiding in nutrient cycling. Culturally, water birds hold deep significance for indigenous communities, influencing traditional practices and narratives that connect people to their natural heritage.


Heesco, VIC

www.heesco.com/portfolio

My concept for the Moulamein water tower mural is divided into 3 sections, each depicting the themes of Natural World and Environment, Belonging and Community, and History and Heritage of Moulamein. The first section depicts the lake with Murray cod and golden perch in the water. Up above a wedge tail eagle is soaring in the sky while Yellow and Crimson rosellas sit on the gumtree branch. Further away we can see couple of horses cooling in the shade of a peppercorn tree. The Second section has images placed around to invoke the feeling of looking through photographs in a family album, a collection of snapshots of favourite memories from around town. The artist is open include or change any particular image the community wishes to be painted on the water tower via these photographs. The third section depicts the history and heritage of Moulamein, from the Big Tree to the Court House, Mooloomoon shed and the shearing history. This section is all black and white and sepia tones to reflect the rich history of the oldest town in the Riverina.


Nevercrew, SWTZ

nevercrew.com/

The tower of houses is a symbol of both inhabiting a place and settling in it; it represents both the built structures and the natural environment that hosts them. The animals that inhabit the human houses thus evoke an exchange, a sharing of spaces and resources (the river, etc.), as well as a healthy and balanced proximity to nature.

The joined houses are also for us a symbol of community and collaboration, a large structure made up of many elements that cooperate within and for it. The animals chosen are typical of the area and are divided into defined groups, with some exceptions to create connections. At the lowest level, the base on which the tower rests, there are cows and sheep, directly recalling the town’s past, on which the current situation is built. Moving up, we encounter some water-related animals, then at the third level terrestrial animals, and at the top, some birds. The exceptions are the frog, an amphibian, which connects the first and second levels, and the flying squirrel, which links the terrestrial animals to the birds. The actual ladder thus becomes part of the tower of houses, a symbolic path that traverses the environments and ideally allows reaching the different subjects. For the houses, we chose to work with a simple aesthetic and were inspired by the existing architecture in Moulamein, including the oldest wooden structures. The colour palette is also inspired by the location, with the aim of remaining elegant and integrated, but also making an impact.

SHORTLISTED ARTISTS

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

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.



Justine McAllister

www.instagram.com/justinemcallister

The artwork is a celebration of the natural world, specifically highlighting the water birds that inhabit the Edwards River and Billabong Creek. It showcases the Great Eastern Egret, the Little Pied Cormorant, the Brolga and the White-faced Heron. The scene depicted is fragmented yet tranquil, capturing the essence of a calm twilight setting. The design creates a serene and beautiful motif, complemented by a harmonious color palette that enhances the peaceful atmosphere. This artwork invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and serenity of these wetland environments and the diverse avian life they support.

Water birds are integral to Moulamein, NSW, nestled in the diverse wetland habitats of the Riverina region, which include rivers, billabongs, and marshlands. These environments host a wide array of bird species, enriching the area’s biodiversity. Beyond their ecological role, water birds attract tourists, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts, bolstering the local economy through wildlife tourism and recreational activities. They also contribute significantly to wetland health by controlling insect populations, spreading seeds, and aiding in nutrient cycling. Culturally, water birds hold deep significance for indigenous communities, influencing traditional practices and narratives that connect people to their natural heritage.


Heesco, VIC

www.heesco.com/portfolio

My concept for the Moulamein water tower mural is divided into 3 sections, each depicting the themes of Natural World and Environment, Belonging and Community, and History and Heritage of Moulamein. The first section depicts the lake with Murray cod and golden perch in the water. Up above a wedge tail eagle is soaring in the sky while Yellow and Crimson rosellas sit on the gumtree branch. Further away we can see couple of horses cooling in the shade of a peppercorn tree. The Second section has images placed around to invoke the feeling of looking through photographs in a family album, a collection of snapshots of favourite memories from around town. The artist is open include or change any particular image the community wishes to be painted on the water tower via these photographs. The third section depicts the history and heritage of Moulamein, from the Big Tree to the Court House, Mooloomoon shed and the shearing history. This section is all black and white and sepia tones to reflect the rich history of the oldest town in the Riverina.


Nevercrew, SWTZ

nevercrew.com/

The tower of houses is a symbol of both inhabiting a place and settling in it; it represents both the built structures and the natural environment that hosts them. The animals that inhabit the human houses thus evoke an exchange, a sharing of spaces and resources (the river, etc.), as well as a healthy and balanced proximity to nature.

The joined houses are also for us a symbol of community and collaboration, a large structure made up of many elements that cooperate within and for it. The animals chosen are typical of the area and are divided into defined groups, with some exceptions to create connections. At the lowest level, the base on which the tower rests, there are cows and sheep, directly recalling the town’s past, on which the current situation is built. Moving up, we encounter some water-related animals, then at the third level terrestrial animals, and at the top, some birds. The exceptions are the frog, an amphibian, which connects the first and second levels, and the flying squirrel, which links the terrestrial animals to the birds. The actual ladder thus becomes part of the tower of houses, a symbolic path that traverses the environments and ideally allows reaching the different subjects. For the houses, we chose to work with a simple aesthetic and were inspired by the existing architecture in Moulamein, including the oldest wooden structures. The colour palette is also inspired by the location, with the aim of remaining elegant and integrated, but also making an impact.

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