This mural has been painted on the back of a former industrial building facing Broome Street, that fronts South Dowling Street, in the inner city suburb of Waterloo. This part of the suburb has been gentrified in recent years with high rise apartments, shops, restaurants, cares and landscaped public spaces replacing many industrial and warehouse buildings. The mural was painted by Michiel Dolk and Jeff Stewart in 1980, on this building that was part of the former ACI Glassworks. Along with the old industrial equipment in the courtyard, they pay homage to the industrial past of the suburb.
23 comments:
That's fabulous Jim.
where have all the factories gone, gone to murals every one! Excellent photo!
Wow! Magnificent mural!
Murals have such a way of dressing up ordinary things.
that's very effective. One of the better murals I've seen.
Fantastic shot.
My Blue Monday.
A great effect with all the gear in front.
A great effect with all the gear in front.
Great capture, Jim. I like this mural a lot.
Great mechanical image.
The whole place looks very artistic - in an industrial way. Love it.
This is mural has a simple scene that the artist has turned into something fantastic.
What a wonderful use of the back wall! I am so intrigued by the capability and vision of the artists! And it fits so well with the equipment!
This is great!
I love the pale blue!
Happy Blue Monday, Jim. Be sure to check out my book giveaway.
It's beautiful. Have a fabulous week.
Liz @ MLC
Super EYE for Blue and what a shot, JIM!!!!
Have a great week!
John
My compliments to the mural artist -a lot of skill is needed for this one! thanks for sharing!
Wonderful, Jim. I will toddle over and get my own shots of this one for my folder.
Wonderful mural and installation!
Thats an awesome mural, you have to look twice to realize its a painting and not real buildings. Thanks for sharing.
Ann
It took me a while to figure out what was mural and what was not. I really like trompe l'oeil, and this one is a beaut. Thanks for participating in Monday Mural. And sorry for the delay in opening the Linky.
o wow!
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