100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

Mulga visits Matthew Flinders to paint mural and mentor students

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

Key change: music venue plans to add brewery

A live music venue that began as a custom guitar workshop is seeking to add a brewery and the sale of food and beverages More

Surf club elects its first female president

A Coast surf lifesaving club has made history by electing its first female president. Victoria Berry took the helm at the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving More

Busy transport hub gears up for new bus depot

A tourist hotspot is gearing up for a new bus depot, which would improve bus running times and reduce CO2 emissions in the congested More

Sami Muirhead: a bellyful of Bali love

Ashes in cocktails, island romances and strained stomach muscles from surfing after a 40-year hiatus More it was one of the best weeks of More

Photo of the day: river glow

"Lots of clouds made for a fabulous sunrise over the Maroochy River." Sandy Gillis was on the spot to snare this photo. If you have a More

B2B: First-home buyer support continues in Queensland

From July 1, first-home buyers in Queensland can still access valuable support to help them enter the property market. The First Home Owner Grant of More

The Primary playground at Matthew Flinders Anglican College is even more vibrant, colourful and playful thanks to renowned Australian artist Joel Moore, also known as Mulga the Artist.

Mulga visited Flinders on the Sunshine Coast as Artist in Residence to paint a large-scale art mural and mentor students from Prep to Year 6.

Known for his unique Australian creations and signature style of intricate line work and bright colours, Mulga’s creations grace walls and objects across the world.

The mural was planned for 2020 to commemorate the college’s 30 years of foundation, however, it was delayed due to COVID.

While designing, Mulga researched and included current aspects of the college, its history and the natural rainforest environment fringing its 22-hectare campus.

The mural features local native plants and birds as well as citrus trees and Erol the Emu resident at the college’s on-site farm.

Also captured in the mural are the kangaroos that sometimes venture onto the Flinders sports ovals at sunrise and sunset.

Then there is a cartoon of explorer Matthew Flinders himself, alongside his cat ‘Trim’ who is wearing Mulga’s signature style sunglasses.

Mulga created the mural with the help of some students in Year 6 who assisted with the actual painting stage.

The artists were not short of spectators, with students visiting during art class and break times to watch with fascination as the mural took shape.

Some Year 5 students sat alongside Mulga as he painted so that they could draw their own versions of some of the characters featured in the artwork.

Mulga also visited students during their art classes to share his story about becoming a successful artist, freelance illustrator, muralist, published author and designer.

Head of Primary Mrs Trudi Edwards said the college was delighted to finally have Mulga on campus to fuel students’ creativity.

“We value rich creative experiences at Flinders, and it was wonderful to see the passion and skills Mulga shared with our students,” she said.

Follow Sunshine Coast News on Facebook.

“We are simply thrilled with the playful manner in which Mulga has captured the spirit of our College in this artwork.

“The resultant mural truly celebrates our 30th anniversary and honours many aspects of our culture, environment and history.”

Flinders Head of Art Ros Braithwaite and Primary visual art teacher Emma Ferris recognised Mulga as an inspiring mentor for students.

“Mulga is a successful and adventurous artist who role models how art can be an incredibly rewarding full-time career,” Mrs Braithwaite said.

Stay on top of local news by receiving our FREE daily news feed. Just click SUBSCRIBE at the top of this article.

“He has a degree in business and is an artist and muralist. He is also an entrepreneur with a successful online business who has collaborated with many large popular brands.

“Our students can learn so much from him,” Mrs Ferris added.

“Mulga’s mural work was chosen for our college because his work is bright, fun, engaging and joyful.

“His style and spirit are perfect for our Primary School playground.”

 

 

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share