Monday, 20 February 2012

Waterloo, mural

This mural has been painted on the back of a former industrial building facing Broome Street, that fronts South Dowling Street, in the inner city suburb of Waterloo. This part of the suburb has been gentrified in recent years with high rise apartments, shops, restaurants, cares and landscaped public spaces replacing many industrial and warehouse buildings. The mural was painted by Michiel Dolk and Jeff Stewart in 1980, on this building that was part of the former ACI Glassworks. Along with the old industrial equipment in the courtyard, they pay homage to the industrial past of the suburb.
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23 comments:

  1. Rae WalterMonday, 20 February 2012 at 00:45:00 GMT+11

    That's fabulous Jim.

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  2. AnonymousMonday, 20 February 2012 at 03:34:00 GMT+11

    where have all the factories gone, gone to murals every one! Excellent photo!

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  3. Lois EvensenMonday, 20 February 2012 at 07:26:00 GMT+11

    Wow! Magnificent mural!

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  4. ExploreColoradoMonday, 20 February 2012 at 11:44:00 GMT+11

    Murals have such a way of dressing up ordinary things.

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  5. AnnMonday, 20 February 2012 at 13:16:00 GMT+11

    that's very effective. One of the better murals I've seen.

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  6. Cafe au laitMonday, 20 February 2012 at 16:37:00 GMT+11

    Fantastic shot.

    My Blue Monday.

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  7. PeterMonday, 20 February 2012 at 17:38:00 GMT+11

    A great effect with all the gear in front.

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  8. PeterMonday, 20 February 2012 at 17:38:00 GMT+11

    A great effect with all the gear in front.

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  9. Melbourne Australia PhotosMonday, 20 February 2012 at 18:12:00 GMT+11

    Great capture, Jim. I like this mural a lot.

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  10. JoeMonday, 20 February 2012 at 19:57:00 GMT+11

    Great mechanical image.

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  11. VioletSkyMonday, 20 February 2012 at 20:04:00 GMT+11

    The whole place looks very artistic - in an industrial way. Love it.

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  12. AndyMonday, 20 February 2012 at 20:40:00 GMT+11

    This is mural has a simple scene that the artist has turned into something fantastic.

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  13. LindaMonday, 20 February 2012 at 22:03:00 GMT+11

    What a wonderful use of the back wall! I am so intrigued by the capability and vision of the artists! And it fits so well with the equipment!

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  14. MarkMonday, 20 February 2012 at 22:36:00 GMT+11

    This is great!

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  15. SmilingSallyTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 00:38:00 GMT+11

    I love the pale blue!

    Happy Blue Monday, Jim. Be sure to check out my book giveaway.

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  16. LizTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 02:03:00 GMT+11

    It's beautiful. Have a fabulous week.

    Liz @ MLC

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  17. Full-On-ForwardTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 03:52:00 GMT+11

    Super EYE for Blue and what a shot, JIM!!!!

    Have a great week!

    John

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  18. Jeannette StGTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 06:34:00 GMT+11

    My compliments to the mural artist -a lot of skill is needed for this one! thanks for sharing!

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  19. JulieTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 07:09:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful, Jim. I will toddle over and get my own shots of this one for my folder.

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  20. RedPatTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 08:40:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful mural and installation!

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  21. AnnTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 10:57:00 GMT+11

    Thats an awesome mural, you have to look twice to realize its a painting and not real buildings. Thanks for sharing.
    Ann

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  22. Oakland Daily PhotoTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 11:18:00 GMT+11

    It took me a while to figure out what was mural and what was not. I really like trompe l'oeil, and this one is a beaut. Thanks for participating in Monday Mural. And sorry for the delay in opening the Linky.

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  23. CaTTuesday, 21 February 2012 at 14:48:00 GMT+11

    o wow!

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