Mulga Exhibition Catalogue

heading north

heading north yarrila arts and museum 23 november 2024 - 2 february 2025 Yarrila Arts and Museum is a cultural facility of the City of Coffs Harbour

Mulga's exhibition Heading North brings funky animals and summer vibes to life on surfboards and fiberglass panel in a celebration of the laid-back spirit of the Mid North Coast.

Known for his unique style of intricate line work and bright colours, Mulga’s art imagines a tropical world where tigers wear sunglasses and surfing gorillas rule, like some kind of funky planet of the apes.

For Heading North, Mulga (AKA Joel Moore) has collaborated with surfboard shaper Stuart Patterson, who created custom fibreglass panels that have become canvases for Mulga’s latest works.

To coincide with Heading North, Mulga has created a mural in Vernon Street, near the Jacks Simmons Arcade and Coffs Central. The mural, which features several Coffs Harbour icons, was commissioned by Coffs City Centre – an initiative of the City of Coffs Harbour.

Banana Benny the Koala 2024 acrylic on fibreglass 90 x 90 x 6 cm $4,000

Sunset Sal the Tiger 2024 acrylic on fibreglass 90 x 90 x 6 cm $4,000

Mushroom Malcolm the Frogster 2024 acrylic on fibreglass 90 x 90 x 6 cm $4,000

Charles the Chiller Gorilla 2024 acrylic on fibreglass 50 cm x 50 cm x 5cm $1,800

Floaty Carl the Cockie 2024 acrylic on fibreglass 50 cm x 50 cm x 5cm $1,800

Greg and Garth, Seagull Buds 2024 acrylic on fibreglass 50 cm x 50 cm x 5cm $1,800

Wally the Wave 2024 acrylic on fibreglass 50 cm x 50 cm x 5cm $1,800

Garth the Galah 2021 acrylic on canvas 150 x 172.5 cm $8,900

Gonzo the Surfing Gorilla 2023 acrylic on paper 44 x 56 cm $2,500

Pablo the Surfing Panda 2022 acrylic on paper 44 x 56 cm $2,500

Laser Larry and his Banana Boys 2021 acrylic on paper 44 x 56 cm $2,300

Garfunkle the Galapagos Turtle 2022 acrylic on paper 45 x 57 cm $2,500

Petey the Roadie Platypus 2021 acrylic on paper 44 x 56 cm $2,200

Tommy the Toaster 2022 acrylic on paper 32 x 40 cm $930

Charlie the Cheese 2022 acrylic on paper 32.5 x 40.5 cm $970

Donny the Donut 2021 acrylic on paper 32 x 40 cm $950

Pasquale the Peanut 2021 acrylic on paper 32 x 40 cm $950

Half Mo Bro Beau 2021 acrylic on paper 45 x 54 cm $1,900

Leon the Chameleon 2022 acrylic on paper 44 x 56 cm $2,300

Mulga’s Yellow Twinny 2024 acrylic on fibreglass 201 x 56 x 16 cm $4,500

Mulga’s Fruity Surfboard 2018 acrylic on fibreglass 191 x 52 x 16 cm $3,500

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