THIS CLEVER TRAIL ... LETS ART LOVERS ENJOY THE COLLISION OF ART AND HISTORY AS THEY EXPLORE EACH ARTWORK. A NOD TO HERITAGE One of Jacob 'Shakey' Butler's newest addition to the Collie Mural Trail (above) pays homeage to some of the town's Indigenous families.
WATCH Jacob ‘Shakey’ Butler bring the old Collie timber workers to life
Northover to depict some of Collie's Aboriginal families so that their stories can be shared and identities remembered. "The painting is set at Minninup Pools, which is a sacred space for the local Aboriginal community." Jacob's timber industry mural was the second part of a two-part series and a timeline piece based on a photograph dating back to the early 1900s. “I was approached to paint this mural after painting many historical themed murals in Collie such as the coal industry and Collie’s military background at the RSL. “Whilst painting those murals I had many people reach out to me and explain
that the timber industry is a very big part of Collie’s history and needs to be represented. The moment I looked at some of the amazing historical photos of the timber workers, I knew I had to bring their history to life." We recommend you grab a map from the Visitor Centre and come see for yourself. If you time it right you can also enjoy a coffee or a bite at the Wellington Dam Kiosk from Thursday to Sunday. Visit colliemuraltrail.com Collie Art Gallery While you’re in Collie, be sure to visit the Collie Art Gallery; a small but impressive
gallery, featuring a collection of works from local, national and international artists. Purpose-built in 2015, the gallery permanently houses works by greats such as Norman Lindsay, Elizabeth Durack and Arthur Boyd to name a few. It is a testament to Collie’s love of art that the gallery and the trail are so highly regarded by local artists. The gallery offers a diverse range of workshops and development programs suitable for artists at all levels and ages, from children to seniors. To discover current exhibitions visit collieartgallery.org.au |
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