While walking to the suburb of "The Rocks" during my visit to Sydney in February, I came across this gigantic mural on the side of a building in George Street.
The 6 x 10 metre mural was commissioned by American Express, Deliveroo and Two Good Co. who have partnered to donate 20,000 meals to women in domestic violence shelters.
Launched in October 2017 during the "Love shouldn't hurt" campaign, the artwork was created by the artist, Noula Diamantopoulos and the face of the project is former domestic abuse victim and advocate Felicity Cook, and it was made using 20 thousand jar lids supplied by Two Good Co., a meal delivery service that provides chef-designed meals in a jar to offices.
I'm glad I managed to see this mural as the building is earmarked to be demolished sometime this year to give way to the Circular Quay Tower. Hopefully this panel can be moved and displayed somewhere else so that conversations around domestic violence carry on.
You can see how the mural was created in this video:
https://www.qt.com.au/news/video-mural-puts-face-family-violence-campaign/3232728/ (video)
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| Felicity Cook and the artist Noula Diamantopoulos in front of the artwork (photo from the net) |
...sad, domestic violence and violence of all kinds is everywhere!
ReplyDeleteYes it's sad, when will it all stop!
DeleteA worthy cause, and it should be saved.
ReplyDeleteThanks William, I do hope it gets relocated.
DeleteUma maravilha este mural.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom Domingo.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Obrigada Francisco.
DeleteI'm going to tell my internet friend RO about this because she often writes about domestic violence. I think this is a beautiful mural and definitely a worthy cause. Good for you for sharing this, Sami.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth. Always worthwhile sharing for a good cause.
DeleteGiven it is made with the lids of jars, it is a good work of meaningful art.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrew.
DeleteFantástico!!!
ReplyDeleteBoa semana
Obrigada Pedro, boa semana para si tambem.
DeleteSad, but positive at the same time. Proof that women can get out of such relationships with support.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie. The subject matter has now a successful business, which is great news.
DeleteOh, my, this is so sad and very hard to understand.
ReplyDeleteBut certainly important, too. Agreed, hope, too, it will be saved from demolition.
Thanks Iris. Yes hard to understand how or why it happens, but there's so much bad stuff happening in the world...
DeleteNot monk's work but it come close. Nice that this subject comes to light and make people aware.
ReplyDeleteThanks S.C.
DeleteVery impressive work, hope it will not thrown away after all the efforts to make it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marianne, hope so too.
DeleteDomestic Violence continues to be a silent and victims are fraid to tell their stories. I pray this tribute stays around to remind many that abuse is still very much alive, and people should be aware. I blog often on this topic, nd love seeing when others do the same. Hope you don't mind if I save these pics, and of course give you credit. Thanks so much for sharing this! Hugs..RO
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit RO. No problem at all in sharing this mural and the story behind it.
DeleteThis is a truly impressive mural. The amount of work to create it is almost unimaginable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jack. I can imagine it would have taken quite a few days to put all those lids together.
DeleteThis is fantastic, Sami, both for the artistic and moral enterprise of the scheme and I think it is beautiful and powerful!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for hosting!
Thanks Christine, yes a very powerful mural!
DeleteGosh what an amazing endeavour Sami. So worthwhile also. Must try and get get time to see it when we're in Sydney.
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace, hope you manage to see it.
DeleteThat is impressive art work. I'm glad that it brings attention to such a sad but unfortunately, not uncommon travesty as domestic violence.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie.
DeleteIt is a sad reality, it's a shame a lot of girls are "naturally" attracted to "bad boys". They're called that for a reason.
ReplyDeleteSadly true. Thanks Adam.
DeleteOh wow! And all that, with jar lids? I'm so, so impressed. And it's even better that it comes with a message.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope that this amazing work of art is moved to another place and goes on to have a long life.
What a great find, Sami.
Thank you for hosting. :)
Thanks Divya
DeleteIt is wonderful, Sami!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat.
DeleteJar lids! Yes, I see them. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda.
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ReplyDeleteamazing one.
Thanks for participating Stephan.
DeleteThe art work is impressive.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks Jan.
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ReplyDeleteabraço, tão carinhoso em português
como em qualquer outro idioma.
Um beijo, por conta.
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Obrigada Silvio.
DeleteHi Sami
ReplyDeleteI haven't been here to wish you congratulations on your fabulous hosting of Monday Murals - great job. This street art is amazing such a worthy cause - a frightening number of people are touched by domestic violence in Australia. I will try and join you in the upcoming weeks.
Wren x
Thanks Wren, that would be nice.
DeleteWhat a beautiful, artistic mural -- with a important message. Say it with art!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit Sharon.
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