Wings
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Artist: Anita Revel
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2019
Location: Cowaramup Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: It’s hard to resist snapping a photo in front of these glorious cowara wings. Activate Augmented Reality mode to bring the wings to life – it’s quite a thrill.
The vibrant shades of blue, green, purple, red and gold represent the cowara bird for which Cowaramup is named.
The artist wanted to show her respect for the Wadandi people, their culture and knowledge, and the gratitude she feels living on Wadandi Boodja.
Moon Haven
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Artist: Brenton See
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Cowaramup Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Cowaramup means ‘place of the cowara’, referring to the purple-crowned lorikeets, a swift, screeching bird that can still be found foraging in the treetops.
The fast-flying birds can be difficult to spot but are often sighted in nearby karri forest, nesting in the hollows of old trees.
This magnificent, larger than life mural pays homage to the traditional owners of the land, the Wadandi people and their connection to country, animals and flora.
Telstra Box
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Artist: Unknown
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: Unknown
Location: North end of Cowaramup
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: A Telstra exchange, adorned with Cowaramup’s namesake, the cowara bird.
Also known as a purple crowned lorikeet, this one has been painted in geometric pastels merged with organic shapes.
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Amphitheatre Wall
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Artist: Ian Dowling
Asset Type: Sculpture, Mosaic
Year of Work: 2001
Location: Margaret River Library, Fearn Avenue
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The blue tiled wall curves through the Heritage Garden, marking the space between the Margaret River Community Centre and Library.
The tiles are ceramic, cast in moulds made from the original hand sculpted models.
The artist brought the patterns, colours and gentle wave of the ocean to the centre of town with this sculpted wall.
Group Settlement Murals
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Artist: Jacob Butler (Shakey)
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2021
Location: Margaret River
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: A tribute to the early settlers who came to Margaret River hoping to find success in the newly fledged dairy and logging industries.
It was a life of poverty and hardship for the intrepid pioneers, marked by backbreaking work and desperate poverty for those whose farms didn’t succeed.
The paintings intend to give us a glimpse into the extreme conditions and suffering.
Life-sized Wedge-tailed Eagle
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Artist: Alan Meyburgh
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: Unknown
Location: Margaret River Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The wedge tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey, and is often seen soaring high overhead, its diamond shaped tail and sheer size giving it away.
Once hunted to near extinction by farmers fearful of losing stock, this eagle is now protected and the population is flourishing.
Sculpted in recycled wood, steel, reo bar and wire, this eagle is swooping back to its nest and egg. An old clawfoot bath and electricity pole are reminiscent of rustic farms of yesteryear, maybe referencing the dangers once faced by large birds.
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Where the Wild Things are
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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
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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
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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
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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.
The Ocean Always Wins
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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.
Ed Scissorhands Mural
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Artist: Mike Barker (Shime Arts)
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: Unknown
Location: Ned Higgins Lane
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Debbie Harry’s inimitable gaze and heart shaped pout greets you outside the Scissorhands Collective, her signature peroxide locks a luscious shade of green.
The thunderbolt across her eye reinforces her status as a fearless frontperson and a groundbreaking musician. Her band Blondie was a pioneer in the American new wave scene.
A salute to a cult icon – and a hint at how fabulous you’ll feel after a trip to the salon.
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Drifting Mo
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Artist: Sharon Hinchliffe
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2019
Location: Ned Higgins Lane
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: A sweet pup named Mo, adrift in a rowboat on an imaginary sea.
Mo’s family are the owners of Drift Café and commissioned this whimsical mural inspired by the coastal environment of the Margaret River region and name of the café.
They agreed it was perfectly placed facing the park to give Mo space. A happy bonus of the project is all the dogs and their families that come to admire the wall.
One of the loveliest things about calling Margaret River home? That no matter where you journey, and how wonderful the adventures are, it’s always a joy to come home.
Wooditjup!
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Artist: Ian Mutch
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Margaret River Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Wooditjup is the traditional placename of Margaret River in Wadandi-Noongar culture and tells the story of the magic man Wooditch, the ancestor who created the river, Bilya. The Wooditjup Bilya is such a lifeforce and integral to the biodiversity of this area, for every raindrop is lifeblood to this land.
This collaborative mural celebrates the vibrant nature, culture, and community that draws us to the heart of Margaret River town.
Ian Mutch’s joyous characters are painted to represent everyone, celebrating diversity and unified respect for Wooditjup.
Stu McMillan’s addition draws on the native forest, bush and meandering river as it winds through paddocks, scrub, eucalypts and ancient granite gullies to the sea.
Jake Quodling riffed on Ian’s colour palette to write the place name, aiming for a simple illustration that would resonate with locals.
Wanda the Whale
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Artist: Cara Sanders
Asset Type: Mural
Year of Work: 2019
Location: Margaret River Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The Margaret River region has the longest whale watching season in the world – southern right whales spend winter in Flinders Bay, Augusta, and 35,000 humpback whales and pygmy blues pass the coast each spring.
Wanda is inspired by the migrating whales that swim through the pristine waters.
In 2019 Cara Sanders began her own migration, a 22,000km journey around Australia, and painted Wanda while visiting the region. Embellished with natural wonders such as a blue wren, dolphins and waves, the shadow effect makes it feel as if Wanda is swimming the streets with you.
Wave Wall
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Artist: Kashmir Rouw
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2004
Location: Surfers Point, Prevelly
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Intersecting two iconic coastal spots – the River Mouth and Mainbreak – Wave Wall symbolises a place of community, where many seek to connect, conquer and achieve their surfing nirvana, or to simply soak up the natural beauty of the region.
Inspired by the ocean and carved from local limestone, this bold piece marks the entry to Surfers Point.
It explores the concept of cantilevered stones protruding in three directions to form the fluid curves of a wave or perhaps the bow of a boat.
Funded by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Spiral Shelter
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Artist: Kashmire Rouw
Asset Type: Public amenity
Year of Work: 2013
Location: Surfers Point, Prevelly
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Enjoy a quiet moment of reflection and connection, breathing in the salty air and admiring the ocean’s awesome power.
Modelled on the mirabilis shell, the spiralling formation highlights the geomorphological processes that have formed the coastline along the region.
Waves and westerly winds blew beach sand, broken seashells and corals into huge sand dunes, over time forming the limestone of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge on top of the granite substrate.
Ripple and Swell
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Artist: Ian Dowling
Asset Type: Architectural sculpture
Year of Work: 2013
Location: Surfers Point, Prevelly
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The ocean makes such mesmerising patterns – ripples in sand and the refraction of light through shallow water.
These complex patterns and textures are captured in an abstract interpretation of ocean ripples as waves or swells reflect off reefs and the shorelines of curved bays.
River Mouth Lookout Mural
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Artist: Rebecca Cool, Margaret River Youth Advisory Council
Asset Type: Mural, Community collaboration
Year of Work: 2013
Location: Cape to Cape Track, near the River Mouth
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: There’s a sculptural quality to the landscape here – weathered limestone and shapely dunes meet curves in the waterway, sandbanks expand and contract as the river spills into the ocean.
Perched atop the hill overlooking the river, ocean and surf, this water tank has one of the most spectacular views in the region.
Adorned with a colourful mural celebrating 12 important themes, it was painted in a collaboration between local artist Rebecca Cool and members of the Margaret River Youth Advisory Council.
Layla
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Artist: Russell Sheridan
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2013
Location: River Mouth, Prevelly
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Layla the great granddaughter of surf god Huey cares for all sea creatures and watches over those who enter the water.
Layla swims the seas of the world and from time to time redirects lost surfers who have been pummelled into the depths below by large waves.
Surfers finding themselves alone, helpless, lost in bubbles and turbulence have been steered to the surface by Layla for one more breath of life.
