About – Darren Hutchens

About me

Experienced mural artist/project facilitator/illustrator/graphic designer specialising in large scale public artworks and community based art projects working solo and as part of Too Much Colour Productions, Perth large scale mural specialists.

I have a background in graphic design and illustration and have been working as a community artist since 1999.

My unique style displays a sensitive use of colour and sense of fun which transfers to engaging and exciting murals.

I enjoy the opportunities public art brings in transforming dull areas into awe inspiring artworks.

I find sharing my skills & expertise with young people and assisting them in building their own creative ability & self esteem to be extremely rewarding.

Media

MEDIA: Principal Shared Path Expansion Program

Department of Transport - Media Release

MEDIA: Northbridge mural turns dingy laneway into a street of colour

Perth Now - Media Release

MEDIA: Local birds inspire artist Darren Hutchens’s new mural in Success

Perth Now - Media Release

MEDIA: Falkland Park Mural Project, Kinross

City of Joondalup - Media Statement

MEDIA: Splash of Colour - Bridge Street Pump Station, Guildford

The Water Corporation - Media Release

Government of West Australia - Media Statement

MEDIA: Waugal Wall

The Noongar dreamtime story of the Rainbow Serpent has been immortalised in a giant colourful mural at Narroogin Primary School in WA’s Southern Wheatbelt.

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MEDIA: Art is Movement

HotHouse Company teamed up with Perth artist Darren Hutchens on a special project. Darren was invited to participate in a residency at All Saints’ College where he would create a large scale mural titled ‘Dancing on the Walls’ in the school’s Dance Studio.

MEDIA: The Public Silo Trail

PUBLIC Silo Trail - Shire of Katanning

Art builds connections - The West Australian

Powerful art trail in town - The West Australian

MEDIA: Alkimos Vista land release

Creation of an urban artwork coincided with the first land release for an Alkimos estate recently. Perth artist Darren Hutchens, Alkimos Vista’s first buyer Shelley Beyer and representatives from LandCorp and Lendlease created the canvas together at the February launch.

MEDIA: Mural Art Brings Colour to School Grounds

The Year 10 Visual Art students had the opportunity to take part in a mural painting incursion. As part of their ‘street art’ project, the students worked together with professional mural artist Darren Hutchens to create a large-scale, spray painted artwork on one of the exterior walls of the art room.

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