Six local emergings artists have completed a colourful new mural at St Albans Community Centre as part of a four week mural mentorship program.
The ‘creative pathways’ program, funded by Brimbank council, was led by artist and muralist Lukas Kasper who guided participants throughout the entire creative process.
The locals selected for the program included Ziggy Firth, Astrid Lempriere, Ayelet Brooks, Victoria Duggan, Riley Magras and Ana Hanson.
Mr Kasper said through the program the artists have learnt skills to expand their practice.
“By the end of it there was a huge bond. It was like a little art crew family. On the last day they were talking about how excited they were to meet up again and paint. The connection was just huge,” Mr Kasper said.
The group worked to the theme of ‘flora and fauna’, with each artist designing their own concepts for what the mural could look like.
Elements from each of the drawings were then combined to create the final artwork.
“Every participant did incredibly well. I’ve done a lot of mentorship-type programs before but never have I experienced a group of artists who are so keen to learn and grow. Being able to see that firsthand was incredibly rewarding,” Mr Kasper said.
“It was almost like by the end of it I wasn’t mentoring a bunch of artists. It was more like I was painting an artwork with a group of friends.
“Congratulations to everyone who was a part of it.”
