This gigantic mural entitled "I like birds" is literally a 5 minute drive from my workplace in the suburb of Como, along the Manning Road On-ramp that joins the Kwinana Freeway to the southern suburbs.
I never take the freeway home, opting to take a less busy route, but the other day on my way to the chiropractor, where it was quicker to take the freeway, I decided to park the car in the Mount Henry Tavern car park, just before the ramp and take some photos.
Commissioned by Main Roads Western Australia, the mural was painted in 2020 by sculptor Steve Tepper. The design of the artwork was a collaboration between Steve Tepper and Marian Scholten.
Steve Tapper is best know for his sculptures, some of them can be found around the South Perth area and is also know as a furniture designer.
I love murals and street art. If you like murals or have a mural you'd like to post, this meme is for you. Just follow the Linky steps below. Once you start looking you will find murals everywhere. The "Monday Mural" meme goes live on Monday at 12,01AM, Perth,Western Australian time. Be sure to link back to this blog and visit your fellow posters. Looking forward to your mural finds this week. Thanks, Sami.
Womderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Traudel.
DeleteWow. You have a plethora of birds to share with us this week, Sami. I'm sure you know by now my favorite is the black swan. However, these are all very well done. So glad you found these and showed close-ups, too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the birds Elizabeth. I was happy with this find :)
DeleteHi I have two mural posts this weekend but not good internet ... Mae at maeFood.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI finally have internet working, so I added my link. I love your bird murals.
Deletebest... mae
Thanks Mae :) I've been having trouble with my computer mouse that blocks once in a while and I either have to power off or wait until it starts to work...Frustrating!
Deletea beautiful collection of birds. These paintings are very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Arnaud :)
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Martha :)
Delete...I like birds too and I love how these are painted in a minimalist style! Thanks Sami for hosting the party.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom, yes they are simple but look great :)
DeleteI really like those Sami!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy :)
DeleteI like 'I like birds'!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bertie :)
DeleteDearest Sami,
ReplyDeleteThose look very nice and add color to their surroundings. Great explanation also by text added to it. The names Tepper and Scholten both sound like being from Dutch origin.
Glad you stopped there. You only mention: gigantic mural but any indication of what height we're looking at here?
Hugs,
Mariette
I would say the height is about 3 metres, and probably about 50mt long. Thanks Mariette :)
DeleteWOW!
DeleteNow this is a mural that gets full marks from me!
ReplyDeleteOf course David, lots of birds for you :)
DeleteThose are simple artworks of birds Sami! Love the colour pallete.
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa, I like the colours too.
DeleteOs murais com pássaros são muito bonitos.
ReplyDeleteBoa semana, Sami!
Obrigada Catarina, boa semana :)
DeleteAmazing murals.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week ahead. Thanks a lot for hosting.
Stay well.
Thanks Rupam, have a lovely week too.
DeleteS, you win again this week! Great bird images!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cloudia.
DeleteUm belo mural.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Obrigada Francisco, boa semana.
DeleteGreat ,a bit simplified, bird murals but easy to recognize. Well done by the artist.
ReplyDeleteYes a stylized version, but you can well recognize them. Thanks SC
DeleteFunny, they look a bit simular as the birds I had posted before. It is an item for sure!
ReplyDelete(German) blogger has the hiccups again. First I got your last entry, then I couldn´t crop.
ReplyDeleteI like the birds, they´re chirping here, finally, "already" 19C (should be much more).
Thanks Iris. We had the same temperature here today and sunny.
DeleteNot that I was out, went to work and was sent home because I had a sore throat, but no colleagues available to work. So the boss had to work for me!
These are stunning. Never heard of a Willy Wagtail but would love to see him!
ReplyDeleteThe Willy wagtail is one of my favourite birds, always wagging their tails and they eat bugs.
DeleteI posted a video on Youtube with my husband feeding one in our backyard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoDA8vg4sEk
Wonderful birds. They are well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Orvokki :)
DeleteI like that the names are included - for someone like my, who doesn't know even the common birds, this is appreciated.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good idea Klara, I'm glad too as I'm not a bird person.
DeleteWhat a wonderful discovery Sami, and so close to work! I've just read about a new mural at Hillary's Boat Harbour, hoping to get it tomorrow and here to you on Wednesday, I love that you keep the linky open a little longer xx
ReplyDeleteSo many new murals popping up around Perth. Looking forward to your mural Grace.
DeleteSome cute images of birds, Sami. Like Kalara, I'm also glad they have they names attached.
ReplyDeleteAnd by chance, I have birds this week too.
Thanks Debbie. I liked your birds too.
DeleteI love all of these birds. It reminds me of the art of Charley Harper.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat 😊.
DeleteBeautiful bird paintings! I love these.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, they are cute.
DeleteOs passarinhos estão a fazer ninho na minha varanda outra vez.
ReplyDeleteBoa semana
Que giro Pedro, gosto de ver os passarinhos a fazer ninhos.
DeleteThese are really stunning murals -- some of my favorites in recent times!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, glad you enjoyed them.
DeleteYou do share some great murals.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan