Artist Zowie Crump with the Bunnaloo Public School students. Photo: Supplied
Mathoura artist Zowie Crump collaborated with Bunnaloo Public School students on a new mural which was completed on the afternoon of Friday, June 6.
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Students got involved in the design process, drawing different elements and ideas, which Ms Crump later combined into one artwork to create the mural.
Ms Crump said she enjoyed seeing the students get excited as the mural came together.
“The kids all come up with different ideas ... based on what (they) are interested in,” she said.
“I just love seeing the kids' drawing come to life. They're all their designs, and it's so exciting to see them say ‘Oh, that's my drawing’.”
Students gathered on the lawn to watch Ms Crump work.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The mural is situated at the front of the school on a large water tank where community members can also see it.
Ms Crump split the mural up into four different frames and completed the work across two days.
On the last day, the students gathered to watch the process of making the mural and even got a chance to help.
Students were able to get involved with the final part of the mural by sticking tape on the tank to be used as reference points.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Ms Crump demonstrating her mural making process.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The mural is part of an initiative by Murray River Council, in collaboration with Ms Crump, to add vibrant murals to local schools.
Ms Crump will also paint murals in Tooleybuc, Barham, Wakool/Burraboi and Moulamein.
In the lead up to painting, Ms Crump has worked with the schools to create designs.
The final designs are either a collection of different drawings by students that Ms Crump replicates or a design made by Ms Crump based on different ideas and themes from students.
Bunnaloo Public School is the second school to receive a mural, with Ms Crump to continue delivering murals throughout the year.
The completed mural on a water tank out the front of the school. Photo: Supplied
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