Purple Crown Laneway
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Gabe Heussenstamm, Tim Howe, Karl Heussenstamm
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2022
Location: Purple Crown Tattoo, Cowaramup Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Step into the narrow laneway leading to Purple Crown Tattoo, and you’ll find a vibrant mural guiding your journey.
Featuring motifs from their tattoo art plus natural wonders from the region, this is a creative collaboration by local tattoo artists, brothers Karl and Gabe Heussenstamm and Tim Howe.
The Ocean Always Wins
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Gabe Heussenstamm
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Ned Higgins Lane, Sessions Surf Shop
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Poseidon rules the sea, storms and earthquakes – and the local surf shop, too.
Harnessing the raw power of the ocean, he’ll smack some sense into anyone foolish enough to think they are in control.
Painted by an avid surfer and tattoo artist, it’s a reminder to respect the ocean and never underestimate its mighty swells and currents.
Shred Til Ya Dead
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Gabe Heussenstamm
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2021
Location: Sessions Surf Shop
Provenance: Shire of Augasta Margaret River
Description: Surfing is a way of life – an obsession – and this cheeky mural celebrates those of us addicted to the thrill.
Our world-famous waves have lured many a surfer from around the globe, plenty of them staying and making the region home.
Margaret River has a great surf culture too, with young groms encouraged to chase the healthy high that comes from catching waves.