Banksia, mural
This mural runs along the external wall of the railway station, in the southern suburb of Banksia. The mural incorporates a flow of stainless steel Banksia leaves, a concept developed by Ruth Downes and Geoff Webster. Banksia, the plant and the suburb, are named after Joseph Banks, a naturalist along with Daniel Solander, on the expedition of the Endeavour led by James Cook. They explored the eastern coast of Australia in 1770 and landed at nearby Botany Bay. The first and last leaves are inscribed with the following quotes from their journals. "The great quantity of plants Mr Banks and Dr Solander found in this place occasioned my giving it the name Botany Bay" James Cook - May 1770. "Of Plants in general the countrey afforded a far larger variety than its barren appearance seemed to promise" Joseph Banks - August 1770. More of the mural can be seen here.
Very colourful!
ReplyDeleteNormally external murals have to be careful not to take away from the natural vegetation. But this one looks very appropriate.
ReplyDeleteI like this one.
ReplyDeleteBright and cheery Jim.
ReplyDeleteA great mural. I like the colors!
ReplyDeleteLovely and colourful mural. I like it
ReplyDeleteI love encountering a mural in an unexpected place. So colorful!
ReplyDeleteA real eyecatcher.
ReplyDeleteHi Jim,
ReplyDeleteThat's a looong mural, isn't it? Thanks for playing today.
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Happy Blue Monday!
Love the way the mural flows!
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Wow, that's impressive, Jim.
ReplyDeleteThis is real neat. Looks like a water ride shape I have been on at a water park. Nice bright colors this Mural.
ReplyDeleteNever knew there were so many interesting murals all over the country.
ReplyDeleteanother delightful and colorful murals ~ great shot for Blue Monday!
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artmusedog and carol
Great colourful mural!
ReplyDeleteIt really brightens up the grey wall.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one, Jim!
ReplyDeleteI love the sense of a current bringing the leaves along. Enjoyed the quotes, too. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
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