The art of prevention

What do paintings of a cheeky pug, a pink kangaroo, an oversized zip, and butterflies and teapots with human-like faces have in common?

These unique and colourful artworks feature on Traffic Signal Boxes (TSBs) based around Stonnington and are all part of our exciting graffiti prevention program.

While our Graffiti Management team continues to remove large volumes of graffiti, public art projects like TSBs are an effective way of discouraging graffiti and adding a visually appealing dimension to our streets.

Supported by Stonnington Middle Years and Youth Services, the program (taking place twice a year), gives young people the opportunity to be mentored by professional artists and is a platform for showcasing their art.

Four artists participated in the program in February this year under the mentorship of professional artists Giovanna da Silva and Blaine Ellis.