Where the Wild Things are
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Hope Perth
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Margaret River Bakery, Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: These Wild Things won’t scare you – they’re here to welcome you into a headspace of playful memories and childlike wonder.
The artist puts a clever croissant twist on the beloved 1963 kids book written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
The mural will bring back memories of a long-cherished story that has stood the test of time.
Helter Skelter
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Hope Perth
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Margaret River Bakery, Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: A portrait of the artist’s friend Kristy, a talented graffiti artist herself and soon to be mum.
There’s a dash of artistic licence here, the butterfly on her cheek symbolising the incredible feats we can achieve when we trust ourselves, and the croissant smoke?
A playful reference to the delicious location. The famed bakery is responsible for some of the best pastries, pies and fresh bread you’ll taste.
Prince
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Hope Perth
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Margaret River Bakery, Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Commissioned by Marcelle Egberts, the portrait of Prince is a homage to one of the best songwriters in the world.
Prince looks flamboyant as ever, ready to have us swooning with his voice as he adorns the exterior wall of the bakery.
King Krule
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Hope Perth
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Ned Higgins Lane
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Commissioned by Ed from The Scissorhands Collective, Ed gave the artist free reign to paint one of his favourite musicians, King Krule.
The British singer, songwriter and producer touched a generation with his fusion of alt rock, hip hop and jazz.
Farmer with Cattle Dog
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Hope Perth
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Fearn Ave, Festival Precinct
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Another figurative piece by the same artist as Border Collie, this mural recognises the region’s farming community, the relationships they have with their working dogs and the significance of women within the farming industry.
Holding a bowl of freshly plucked olives, she gazes across at Riversmith Café with its beautiful olive trees growing in their alfresco.
Relax on Fearn Avenue with a coffee, watch shoppers stroll by and enjoy the art and streetscape.
Border Collie
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Hope Perth
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2021
Location: Sugarman
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The beloved Border Collie mural pays tribute to the intelligence and beauty of the Australian working dog and is testament to the community’s love for animals.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this lifelike painting captures the essence of the Border Collie’s grace and loyalty. Set against sunset and a vast open space, it speaks to the hearts of dog lovers and art enthusiasts alike.