Big, bright and beautiful

Local artist and resident Lauren Green completed a colourful, vibrant mural adorning a 42-metre wall facing Winchelsea’s railway reserve.

The mural on the rear north-facing wall of Journey Early Learning Childcare Centre, is thanks to the efforts of a Community Project Working Group, led by Growing Winchelsea.

Lauren commenced works at 63 Hesse Street in February, seeking to beautify the blank wall, add interest to one of Winchelsea’s key visitor gateways and capture and celebrate what makes the town and district special.

“Anyone that knows me, knows how much I love Winch. So, when I got the huge opportunity to paint this massive 42-metre-long wall on the back of my boys’ kinder and daycare I was absolutely beside myself,” Lauren said.

John Tebbutt from Growing Winchelsea said the project has strengthened the sense of community, with local Winchelsea Primary School students joining Lauren to help paint during two workshops.

“It has brought younger and older generations together promoting a healthy and active town,” John said.

Growing Winchelsea’s Station Precinct Sub-Committee registered the proposal for a community inspired mural project with Council’s Community Project Development Program.

The mural has been made possible thanks to joint funding from our Community Initiatives Grant ($5,000), property owner of 63 Hesse Street ($5,000), Regional Arts Victoria - Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grant ($5,000), Lions Club of Winchelsea ($3,000) and Community Bank Winchelsea and District Community Initiative Grant ($3,000).

Image: Winchelsea Primary School students helped paint the mural.