This artwork is on a wall at Mashman Park, located along Victoria Avenue in the northern suburb of Chatswood. It is a tribute to William and Henry Mashman who operated Victoria Pottery on this site which produced terracotta and stoneware including chimney pots, urns, chicken feeders, bread crocks and storage jars. In 1959 the Royal Doulton Company bought the business but ceased trading in 2000. The factory was redeveloped into residential apartments in 2004 and this park. “Paydirt. A tribute to the Unknown Industrial Potter” is an environmental art design project by Peter Day and Jo-Anne Fuller which integrates the history of the site with a fountain's splash tiles and a brick bas-relief by Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.
The artwork is fine. 3D feel too
ReplyDeleteMarvelous mural!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful creation and tribute.
ReplyDeleteAt the time it was built,
the factory served the needs of the community!
Centered photo!
Amazing mural work
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful and unusual mural. Great find Jim! Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see industrial heritage preserved in such a creative way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful artwork, I love learning about the history behind thing in different countries x
ReplyDeleteOh I love this artwork. Beautiful.
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It looks 3d artwork, I am amazed its terracotta Artwork. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is 3D artwork with real terracotta pieces used.
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