Brisbane’s best street art recognised at Artforce Awards

Brisbane, March 28 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

Brisbane’s most eye-catching electrical boxes have been celebrated at the 26th annual Artforce Awards, which honour the most outstanding murals transforming everyday infrastructure into vibrant public art. Out of 84 entries, nine winners were announced, showcasing the creativity and community spirit behind the city’s evolving street art scene.

Lucia Laus was named Overall Winner for her Climbing Kangaroo design, a tribute to the strong culture of climbing sports at Kangaroo Point. Maddie Field’s Ibis-zilla, a playful homage to Brisbane’s iconic ibis, won the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Award for best design.

The Artforce competition, open to artists of all ages and experience levels, encourages community participation in the arts while enhancing Brisbane’s streetscape and deterring vandalism. Each artwork reflects the heritage and identity of the suburb it is placed in, creating a visual connection between residents and their local environment.

For the first time in the program’s history, some designs were applied using digital wrapping rather than traditional paint. This innovation allowed artwork to be featured on electrical boxes in high-traffic areas where painting on-site was not feasible.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner praised the talent on display, saying, “I’ve been so impressed by the creativity displayed and how these designs captured the heritage and incredible lifestyle of our city. I would like to especially acknowledge Lucia Laus for her best overall design and Maddie Field for winning the Lord Mayor’s award. Artforce is one of the many ways we’re supporting the arts community and ensuring Brisbane suburbs are the most vibrant places to live.”

The winning designs are now on display across the city, brightening Brisbane’s streets while celebrating local stories and artistic expression. Those interested in viewing the Artforce Brisbane winners and their locations can visit www. artforcebrisbane.com.au.