STUDENTS AGAINST GRAFFITI LOCAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS Location: Wells Lane Further down Wells Lane you’ll discover artworks painted by local primary and secondary schools titled Students Against Graffiti! Students worked from brief, to concept, to application on this artwork. The wolf was chosen deliberately with an inspirational quote for the kids: “FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE WOLF IS THE PACK AND THE STRENGTH OF THE PACK IS THE WOLF”. The six featured panels were competition winners.
FLOWER GIRL MELBOURNE'S MURALS – FRANKSTON (Vicinity Commission) Location: Ross Smith Avenue East A beautiful, earthy mural named Flower Girl can be found in Ross Smith Avenue East. Another impressive large-scale artwork by Melbourne’s Murals, this painting honours local native flowers and the girl’s Indigenous dress pattern was designed by local Bunarong artist, Brianna Webster. Do you think the girl is smiling behind these flowers?
YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN STRONG WILL STUDIOS, LLC (US) Location: Gallery Lane Keep exploring down Gallery Lane and you’ll find a giant artwork featuring an 8-metre high Australian kelpie! Created by Helen Martin of Strong Will Studios (USA), it is the artist's hope that the viewer will feel connected to the dog and therefore not be alone. How do you feel when you look at this amazing art?
PURPLE PLATYPUS IN POLLUTION MIKE MAKATRON Location: Gallery Lane Purple Platypus in Pollution highlights the human cause of plastic in our environment, and its effect on nature. The artwork references the classic theme of message in a bottle. If you look closely, can you spot the letters in the artist’s name (Makatron) within the artwork?
FEARLESS MELBOURNE'S MURALS – FRANKSTON Location: Stiebel Place Another new artwork added in 2020 is Fearless by Melbourne’s Murals. The perfect piece to admire before stopping for a drink or snack, Fearless features the face of a lion to remind us in these turbulent times to be brave and fearless.
Download a map from www.visitfrankston.com/see-do/murals-street-art or drop into the Visitor Information Centre at Frankston foreshore to pick up a map. Now that you’ve been inspired by your Big Picture Fest treasure hunt, go to thefac.com.au for some arty ideas to keep entertained at home on the rainy days these school holidays. Our Hot Arts for Cool Kids program has been adapted with free and fun activities you can do at home. www.peninsulakids.com.au
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