Sisters Mel ‘Melski’ McVee and Tash Alibegovic have put the finishing touches on a stunning mural transforming the Western Foreshore side walls of the Mandurah bridge. Their artwork depicts the ebb and flow of nature in the setting summer sun, incorporating possums, dolphins, kangaroos, Carnaby’s cockatoos and local banksia. Award-winning WA artists are transforming spaces underneath the bridge during the Mandurah Arts Festival.
The murals are part of 10 public art pieces the City of Mandurah is delivering over five years to activate community spaces and places across the city. “It’s a pleasure being down in Mandurah creating a mural for this month’s exciting arts festival,” Melski said. “The elements of this mural are reminiscent of nature and colours of this inspiring place.
We have loved meeting the local community over the past few weeks.” WA-based artists Nicola Cowie and Kat Ferguson are painting the Mandurah Bridge’s support columns on the Eastern Foreshore. Renowned for their bold and dynamic styles, Cowie and Ferguson are bringing their artistic vision to life by adding colour and energy to the bridge’s support columns.
Their vibrant works will incorporate directional signage to the Mandurah Museum while celebrating the rich history, natural beauty and cultural significance of the area. The design features local native flora, the iconic blue swimmer crab, dolphins, birds, stingrays and references to Mandurah’s fishing history. “Kat and I are.