The Great Southern Wall - King George V Recreation Centre

Council of the City of Sydney (4 other projects)

Painting in action

This community mural, located within the King George V Centre, reconnects residents of the Rocks with a popular public building and meeting space. This project is a public acknowledgment of the Gadigal people - the original custodians of the land. It was discovered that parts of the mural were never completed. Original residents involved in the project 27 years ago, as well a new community groups were brought together to complete the mural.

The artwork was a means of further enhancing the local area but also a chance to tell the story of the history of the Rocks and complete what had been started many years ago. The mural improves the immediate environment and is a valuable educational tool for residents and visitors.

  • Cultural Officer

    Marie Stucci ()

  • Award Category

    Programs Projects and Partnerships – Division C

Photos

    • Painting in action

      Painting in action

    • Painting group web

      Painting group web

    • Original community member involved in repainting

      Original community member involved in repainting

    • Great Southern Wall Web Mural

      Great Southern Wall Web Mural

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