Onslow water tanks
mural commission | Public art
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Our founder Jerome Davenport was commissioned by the Shire of Ashburton for a new public artwork on two water tanks in Onslow.
The project was undertaken in collaboration with Element, the Shire of Ashburton & Watercorp. The huge tanks covering over 1600m2 took Jerome 10 weeks to paint.
Public art projects of this scale have a significant impact on cultural tourism so we’re anticipating this project will be an iconic attraction for the town and we look forward to working with more regional councils throughout Australia to deliver similar projects with a strong social and economic impact.
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Artist–
ketones6000 | jerome davenport
Tank One
The concept titled ‘The land’ is a showcase of the little and big things people may see in the region. It aims to shine a light on Onslow’s rich native flora and fauna.
“I wanted to hero the animals you know about but might not be able to see for more than a brief second. I think it will be great for locals and tourists to be able to appreciate the scale and beauty of these flighty fauna.”
Tank two
The concept titled ‘The People’ is a celebration of Onslow’s rich history.
“I’ve delved into pearling, fishing and agriculture industries. The young children in the concept are a representation of the modern community; fond memories growing up by the ocean, skipping rock pools, fishing and exploring the coastline."
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content–
salty davenport | @saltydavenport
This short documentary provides an insight into the process behind the artwork which highlights unique aspects of the region, and what it will mean to the local community.