Murals created by local young people have been unveiled in three locations across Orange.
Each of the three creators painted giant urban murals in different locations: Elephant Park, the Williams Pavilion at the Showground and Sir Jack Brabham Park.
The Youth Mural Project involved local artists aged from 14 to 24 years old. The aim was to give young artists the opportunity to fine-tune their skills and showcase their work.
Orange City Council Services Policy Committee Chair, Cr Melanie McDonell said the initiative was an encouragement for the young generation to step out with their art.
”It’s great that the young are given the opportunity to express their talent and show their art. It’s a big step for them but also for Orange,” Cr Mel McDonell said.
“The Youth Mural Project lets young artists develop their skills. The Orange Regional Gallery is doing a fantastic job to highlight regional artists but with this program we can reach out to sections of our community who might not walk into the gallery”.
”More than beautifying the town, it’s something that our young can be proud of. It might even be the beginning of a big career for them.”
The artworks were created by 18-year-old Rose Porter, Marley McLean, 17, and students from Blayney High School. The three works were originally created digitally before the young artists transposed their art onto mural surfaces.
Williams Pavilion, Orange Showground
Rose Porter’s artwork is inspired by Australian birds and nature. The main idea behind the mural was to reflect how different breeds of birds mix well together. The aim is to portray the idea of inclusiveness by the way that the birds are perched on the same branch.
Rose Porter’s mural located at the Williams Pavilion, Orange Showground.
Sir Jack Brabham Soccer fields, on the Huntley Road side
This painting, designed by students from Blayney High School, is all about inclusion. Don’t think about ”Me” but ”We”, no matter the differences. They are here represented by different characters and features painted on the mural.
Blayney High School students with their mural, located at Sir Jack Brabham Park, on the Huntley Road side.
Elephant Park Mural
Artist Marley McLean wants to illustrate the link between past, present and future that describes peace and harmony around the globe.
Marley McLean’s mural located at Elephant Park.
Explanations, to help the community understand the artwork and the artist’s point of view, are printed next to each mural.
Artists were selected by the Youth Action Council and representatives from the Orange Regional Gallery and Community Services teams. It took about 8 months for the whole process to be completed, from the initial EOI submissions to the reveal.
