Public Art Map Booklet Alternate layout 11 JUN 2026

Georges River

Public Art Trail

Contact

Hurstville Museum & Gallery

14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville (02) 9330 6444 museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG

Free entry

Opening hours

Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm

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Georges River Council acknowledges the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation, who are the Traditional Custodians of all lands, waters and sky in the Georges River area.

Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as an integral part of the Georges River community and values their social and cultural contributions.

We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who live, work and meet on these lands.

Forward

Cover image: Ox King, Bloom, 2023.

Below image: Jasmine Sarin, Uncontained Arts Festival Mural, 2023.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to experience the wide array of public art across Georges River. This trail is a vibrant celebration of creativity, thoughtfully curated to showcase the diversity of artistic talent and to connect our community with these artworks.

Public art has the power to transform shared spaces, reflecting the values, history, and stories that shape a community. This trail provides an opportunity for reflection and discovery, inviting you to pause and engage with the narratives that speak to you.

We hope the Public Art Trail deepens your connection to the Georges River region, inspiring pride in our shared spaces and

fostering a sense of belonging and ownership. Whether you are a long-time resident or a visitor, we invite you to explore, enjoy, and be part of the ongoing conversations that art brings to life in our public spaces.

We extend our thanks to the artists who have contributed their works to our community, and to the community members who have supported their creation and development. Together, we are building a cultural legacy that reflects Council’s commitment to supporting artists and nurturing a vibrant creative community in Southern Sydney.

Mayor Elise Borg

Riverwood and Lugarno

Ox King - Bloom

Depicted in the mural are several native plants indigenous to the Riverwood area. Ox King selected rare plants that are listed as an endangered populations in NSW, hoping to raise awareness of these species.

Train – T8 line, alight at Riverwood Railway Station

Bus – 940, 942, 944, 945, N20

Car – Parking available at Riverwood Commuter Carpark

Wheelchair and pram accessible – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Amanda NewmanGenerations in Bloom

Amanda Newman is a mural artist and sign writer originally from New York, now residing in Melbourne, Australia. Amanda was inspired by Thurlow Community Hub’s mission of facilitating connection between its community members, and wanted to design a mural that celebrated the diversity and inclusivity of the community, as well as depicting knowledge sharing between generations – which is what Thurlow Community Hub is all about.

Jessica Johnson - Path

Georges River Council teamed up with Art Pharmacy to deliver 15 works created by four artists on traffic signal boxes in 2020 to be distributed throughout the LGA. First Nations artist Jess Johnson’s bold patterns were a contemporary take on utilizing the colours of the Aboriginal flag.

Helen AmanatiadisThe Golden Scroll

One of the 15 works created by five artists on traffic signal boxes in 2020, local Georges River textile artist Helen Amanatiadis reimagined her woven artworks into digital designs for the first time through this project.

David Cragg - Gymea Lillies

David Cragg is a multidisciplinary artist of Irish, Scottish, Bundjalung and Biripi ancestry. David’s works explores the vibrancy and diversity of the Georges River area, highlighting local flora and fauna.

Sam Absurd - Creativity Uncontained

Creativity Uncontained is a fun and interactive mural injecting colour in Taylor’s Reserve, Lime Kiln Bay Road, Lugarno. This work by artist Sam Absurd was originally painted live at the 2024 Uncontained Arts Festival. Sam Absurd is a Korean-Australian artist, working in graffiti, street art, and branching out into multidisciplinary works. This work is a great #selfie spot!

Dillon MacEwan - Knucker

This work was designed and created by Dillon MacEwan. He is a master robotics and mechatronics engineer, who specialises in large-scale installation, kinetic sculpture, pyrotechnics, and special effects for the film industry. Dillon’s skills are demonstrated in his latest work, which incorporates parts of skateboards and bicycles, as well as the metal from the original 1970s ramps from the skate park.

Wonderwalls x Joel

Cameron - Play at the Park

These interactive and colourful murals celebrate the area’s rich multicultural heritage and were inspired by community feedback on how to make Olds Park more vibrant. This project was proudly funded by Transport for NSW through the Places to Love program. This artwork is partially accessible.

InkHunter - Nature’s Dance

Patrick Hunter, aka. InkHunter, is a Sydney-based artist who focuses on art for purpose, and whose mission is to create art that encourages people to connect with nature and leave our planet better than how we found it. Patrick held a series of community workshops at this studio focused on connection, storytelling and creativity, with the final design emerging from this shared experience. He embedded elements created by participants throughout the work, including textured leaf rubbings, interpretations of bird calls and expressive mark-making.

Keith Stanley - Oasis

Keith Stanley was commissioned by Council to paint bright and colourful designs inspired by the Georges River. Keith worked with Jennifer Tyler from the Headspace Youth Advocate Group to design characters on two table tennis tables

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Melissa Ya - Leisure

Melissa’s design process involves iterative visual explorations, with considered attention to detail and simplicity.

Damichi - Walk This Way

Painter and muralist Claudia Damichi’s distinct geometric style and colour ways gave her signal boxes a unique pop.

Jessica Johnson - Dingo

Jessica Johnson is a descendent of the Warumungu/Wombaya people north of Tennant Creek. She is a designer, artist and owner of Nungala Creative.

Karri McPhersonOatley West Early Learning Centre mural

Karri McPherson is a contemporary painter and mural artist whose works are site-specific, meaning she responds to the unique characteristics of a place to inform the mural’s design.

Beastman - Rivalry

This work created by Bradley Eastman, aka Beastman, was inspired by the function of the Norm O’Neill Cricket Training Facility, located in Penshurst. Beastman wanted to incorporate a sport theme and used white lines to split the composition in the same way lines are used on sport fields.

Claudia’s work has been characterised by a love of vivid colours.

Danielle Mate - Bat Caves

Danielle Mate’s practice reflects her strong Aboriginal connection, drawing on her First Nations aesthetic, place, and cultural perspective to ultimately create a contemporary depiction of the natural environment and local landscapes. Danielle Mate’s artwork responds to native flora and fauna populations in Poulton Park.

Hurstville

Alex Grilanc and Janne BirknerConcrete jungle

This mural explores the idea of an overgrown utopia. It gives viewers a glimpse into a world that they will probably never experience and pushes them away from their day-to-day life. The work is highly detailed and shows a range of flora and fauna hidden within the scene. Concrete Jungle was a winner in the 2015 Platform Urban Art Prize.

Train – T4 line, SCO, alight at Hurstville Railway Station

Bus - 410, 450, 452, 455, 490, 491, 940, 941, 943, 945, 971

Car – timed streeting parking available at majority of locations, pay and display

car parks located at MacMahon Street, Treacy Street and Gloucester Road.

Wheelchair and pram accessible – 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27

Lawrence Liang, Ali Megahed & TILT - Interwoven

The work is an imaginative light-based sculptural installation that utilises suspended LED lighting and patterned light projections to create a sensory experience and immersive journey along the Ormonde Parade transport hub.

Dean St. Baker and Michelle Stewart

Square

In 2003, Hurstville City Council commissioned two emerging artists Michelle Stewart and Dean St. Baker to develop public art for Memorial Square. Georges River Council was able to invite Dean St. Baker back 20 years later to carry out conservation work to repair the circular mosaic works ready for the unveiling of the refurbished Memorial Square.

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Bryan Mew - Kumquat Blessings and the Fire Horse

The 2026 Lunar New Year mural features three ink-inspired approaches: traditional calligraphy, contemporary painting, and ancient Chinese pictograms.

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Helen AmanatiadisProbability of Miracles

Helen Amanatiadis’ practice encompasses textile, sculpture and installation, with a particular focus on the role of string and textile in our technological development.

Peter Day - Stories from the Street

In 2011 Hurstville City Council commissioned artist Peter Day to create a work that would reduce instances of graffiti on the newly built Hurstville Bus Interchange. Consultation and engagement with young people of the area was a key element of this project and helped inform the final work as they were identified as frequent users of the interchange. This community engagement allowed the work to be reflective of local contemporary youth experience and culture, while lifting the feel of the bus interchange, making it a safe, colourful, and accessible place to be.

David Cragg - Duck Maloi Road

David Cragg works as a muralist, designer, writer, builder, sculptor, photographer and youth/disability community worker. He has delivered art-making workshops across Australia, including the MCA, Wonderwalls Wollongong, The Tate Gallery, The Basel Royale Art Prize and the Cairns Art Festival

MAN.De - Blooming

Mandy Schöne-Salter, aka. MAN.De, is an interdisciplinary artist who works in urban art, photography, and community art. Throughout her work, MAN.De looks to Australian native flora and fauna for inspiration.

Jacek Luszczyk - Miles Franklin

A statue of renowned Australian author Miles Franklin was created in 2003 by sculptor Jacek Luszczyk. This statue is located close to the site of the old council chambers premises where Miles Franklin wrote some of her works, as well as the heritage Ritz Hotel, rumoured to have been the early 20th Century Australian author and feminist’s favourite drinking spot.

Abbey RichHurstville Library Mural

Abbey Rich is a multidisciplinary artist who works across walls, canvas, and the body. Abbey held a community workshop at the library where local children drew flora and fauna, and it was the products of this workshop that Abbey drew inspiration from to create the murals for the community. Various aspects of the drawings were translated by Abbey into their unique style, whilst still maintaining the hand of the original artists.

Freda ChiuA Playground of Curiosity

This mural celebrates the vibrant and culturally diverse community of Hurstville and the things that make it unique. Freda was inspired by her personal observations and the responses from residents. Libraries are safe spaces for everyone, and the hope is that people can see themselves reflected in the mural and feel a sense of comfort.

Maria Thaddea, Chenxi (Hilda) Zhang, and Penny Zhang – Tatalita

This collaborative design is rooted in the artists’ respective cultural backgrounds. The imagery of the babies symbolizes the offspring and new generations of the community, aligning with concepts of hope, future, and forward-looking energy.

Allawah and Kogarah Bay

Key influences in Claudia’s work include Josef Albers and Bridget Riley, along with contemporary architecture and industrial design.

Ma’anshan Municipality - Li Bai

The Li Bai statue was donated by Ma’anshan Municipality, a city in eastern China, to the former Kogarah City Council in 2009 to celebrate their sixth anniversary as sister cities and as a token of their friendship. Made of steel and weighing 800kg, the statue of Li Bai is a focal point in Ma’anshan Friendship Park, and surrounded by rocks inscribed with his poetry.

Matthew Bramston – Under the sea

This was completed by Georges River Council’s Operations Specialist and professional painter, Matthew Bramston who who was inspired by the location close to the water. This particular location was selected as it was regularly vandalised and required ongoing maintenance from Council’s graffiti removal crews.

Maddison Gibbs & Jason WingRegeneration

Maddison Gibbs and Jason Wing’s work Regeneration, supported by mili mili and Jamie Eastwood, has been installed throughout the Carss Park playspace playspace as an acknowledgment of the Bidjigal people, and represents the transferring of knowledge between generations. The artists consulted with Traditional Custodian and Elder Aunty Barb Simms to ensure their work incorporated local knowledge and culture.

The concept for this piece was to represent the themes of growth, sustainable gardening, and health of the community. Col Henry worked in collaboration with local community gardeners to create the sculptural work.

Jessica Johnson - Heart

Jessica Johnson’s work reflects her ongoing commitment to the visibility, strength and empowerment of her people.

Joel Cameron - Goal

This mural represents many of the sports that are played on the nearby sports fields, fused with the natural habitat and the flora and fauna which inhabit it. Bursts of colour create a fun and welcoming space for people waiting for the bus while improving visibility. This project is proudly funded by NSW Government Graffiti Management Grant (Western Sydney).

Kogarah

Maddison GibbsPost Office Lane mural

Maddison Gibbs is a proud Gunu Baakandji woman, whose identity is central to her art. Maddison is also drawn to including political statements and educational information regarding Aboriginal issues throughout her artwork. Maddison’s mural acknowledges Bidjigal Country and draws inspiration from Kogarah’s name, meaning ‘place of reeds’. The mural features a blend of fish and reeds that represent the use of the Georges River by the Bidjigal people for over 65,000+ years.

Merindah FunnellWhere Waters Meet

Merindah Funnell is a proud young Tubba-Gah woman from the Wiradjuri Nation and identifies as a queer Aboriginal artist. This mural is a story of identity, of being Aboriginal and queer, of finding strength and stillness in the places where waters meet, as the Georges River is a place where the saltwater meets the freshwater. From river to ocean. From self to community. The colours throughout the mural are drawn from across the many Pride flags, a reflection of the spectrum of identities within communities. Just like the waterways, they are fluid, layered, and connected, celebrating difference, while flowing together as one. Through consultation with Bidjigal Elder Aunty Barb Simms, and Merindah’s use of striking colours and eye-catching design, Merindah acknowledges the Country and land and celebrates First Nations culture.

Col Henry - Life Cycles

This work was created through consultation and workshops with HSC students from the local community, which helped develop a theme and style for the sculpture. The sculpture was officially opened during Youth Week in April 2012.

Col Henry - Meaning

Inspired by the name ‘Kogarah’ which means ‘place of reeds’, this sculpture is a four-metre-tall work made of two types of stainless steel. The ‘rusted patina’ style was developed by artist Col Henry over many years. Meaning was installed in August 2013 after the re-launch of the Kogarah Town Centre.

Ox King - Artificial Flowers

Ox King has been exhibiting work and painting murals for over nine years in Australia, Mexico and Japan. He is an illustrator and painter, alternating his practice between the studio and large-scale murals, exploring the artificial and the natural world in a modern urban environment. This mural was painted in the lead up to the 2023 Uncontained Arts Festival.

Drawing inspiration from the themes of pride, joy, and unity, this mural celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community through a playful and inclusive visual narrative that transforms the library space into a vibrant celebration of diversity.

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Freda Chiu - Imagination Garden

This window vinyl located inside Clive James Library & Service Centre, Kogarah transforms the library’s children’s area into a magical panorama of vivid plants and flowers, extending the world of the library’s beloved Reading Tree, and aims to create an inspiring, inclusive and welcoming space for young visitors.

Duke Albada - Tin Tin

Duke Albada was inspired by Kogarah’s nickname as Sydney’s ‘salad bowl’ due to its abundance of gardens when she created ‘Tin Tin’. Spread over three levels, visitors can observe the work as they utilise the lifts in Kogarah Town Square.

Kogarah Tunnel

The pedestrian tunnel located at Kogarah Railway Station is a walkthrough that connects Georges River Council to Bayside Council and the suburb of Carlton. As the bare walls of the walkway were regularly vandalized and required ongoing maintenance from Council’s graffiti removal crews, this location was selected for a colourful mural painted by Georges River Council’s Operations Specialists Matthew Bramston and Dylan Meres, and Operations Leader David Cologon.

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Takis KozokosAustralia and Lemnos

Fittingly situated in Kogarah Town Square in direct sight of the Greek Orthodox Church and adjacent to the St George Hospital, the Australia and Lemnos memorial statue by renowned Greek sculptor, Takis Kozokos, seeks to honour the incredible courage, bravery and sacrifice of ANZAC soldiers and Australian nurses during the battle for Gallipoli.

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Shunde Municipality - Bruce Lee

This statue was a gift to the former Kogarah City Council from its Sister City, Shunde, the ancestral home of Bruce Lee. The statue was unveiled in March 2012, and is a replica of a 19-metre high statue which features in Shunde’s ‘Bruce Lee Paradise’ theme park.