Wyndham council is encouraging residents and visitors to explore Werribee’s most iconic street art murals, in a new self-guided trail and free audio tour.
Starting at the Wyndham Cultural Centre and finishing at Kelly Park, the kilometre-long walking tour through the city centre will take about an hour to complete.
The council’s director of city design and liveability, Ludo Campbell-Reid, said the trail took in works by Ash Keating, who is known for his large-scale murals created with paint-filled fire extinguishers.
Mr Campbell-Reid said the trail also included the works of internationally-renowned artists Tom Gerard, Ghost Patrol, Minna Leunig and Makatron, plus Megan Bonnici and Liz Hooker, who have worked with Blender Studios to create works in Werribee’s laneway precinct.
“This walking tour offers Wyndham residents and tourists an insight into the arts and an opportunity to look at their streets with a fresh perspective,” Mr Campbell-Reid said.
“At each stop, you can use your mobile phone camera to scan the QR code and listen to the artist talk about their work.
“The tour is suitable for all ages and each bite-sized interview includes a conversation with the artist who created the work – it’s like having your own personal guide.”
Mr Campbell-Reid said the tour could be done at any time “so is the ideal way to celebrate the opening up of the city and welcome visitors back to our city centre”.
“While out, we encourage you to also support our eateries and incorporate lunch at one of our cafes or a take-away picnic at Wyndham Park along the way,” he said.
Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/arttour
