Liverpool Council Mural

Liverpool, NSW | 2018

This expansive street-facing mural was commissioned by Liverpool Council as part of a public art initiative to revitalise urban laneways, enhance pedestrian safety, and strengthen local community connections through creativity. Situated in a key thoroughfare, the mural forms part of a curated walking mural tour that activates the streetscape with colour, texture, and meaning.

The artwork uses a bold, abstract visual language and a dynamic interplay of sweeping curves, intersecting planes, and geometric forms rendered in a striking palette of sky blues, orange ochres, cool mint, black, and crisp white. The mural stretches the entire length of the wall, functioning as a rhythmic visual journey. Its layered composition and angular momentum create the sensation of forward movement, reflecting the vitality and progress of the Liverpool community.

At a distance the composition appears like deconstructed urban typography, reminiscent of signage, architectural fragments, or coded messages, drawing viewers in for a closer look.

Beyond aesthetics, the mural plays an active social role. The bright colour fields and clearly marked edges help enhance visibility and safety in the laneway, reducing the perception of the area as dark or overlooked. By turning a once-neutral wall into a civic landmark, the work also contributes to public pride and urban identity.

As part of Liverpool’s mural walking trail, the piece encourages people to slow down, explore, and engage with their local environment in new ways. It invites both residents and visitors to see their streets differently; through the lens of culture, art, and shared space.

This mural was designed to reflect movement, dialogue, and connection - themes inherent to the area’s multicultural makeup. Though abstract, the forms hint at exchange, energy, and fluidity - qualities that define vibrant urban life.