Life Aquatic
https://darrenhutchens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/life-aquatic.mov Facilitation of a community engagement activity decorating the footpath with chalk drawings and positive messaging. Design and painting of artwork onto the footpath that explores local wildlife and encourages children to walk to school and play safely. The design references the local precious wetlands by using the image of a frog and its eggs, […]
Unity
Design and painting of this fun and friendly mural as part of the rejuvenation of Ascot Park in Bertram. This text based mural uses colour, pattern and simple forms to communicate notions of the local community being a diverse, open and welcoming one. The work compliments recent upgrades to the play ground, bbq area, basketball […]
Grow The Burrendah Way
Design and painting of a mural exploring the 4 R’s – Respect, Resilience, Reach, Responsibility for long term client, Burrendah Primary School. The mural represents these characteristics using a subtle colour palette and semi abstracted style. Students and staff were engaged in the instal process day by day, with the Year 6 classes taking photos […]
DTown Funk
Faciliation of the design and painting of the ramps of the old skate park over a weekend residency.The project began with a design and consultation workshop with young people at the Shire building, where ideas for artwork themes were explored. An overall approach inspired by the landscape and community of Dowerin was formed. Next day, […]
Revive
https://darrenhutchens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Rivive-gate.mov60 metre long mural exploring themes of interconnected ecosystems and the mission of Revive Resources, who operate Western Australias first hydro wash facility, using the latest European innovations and modern equipment to divert waste from landfill. www.reviveresources.com.au
Narrogym
https://darrenhutchens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_5785.mov Design inspired by the landscape, flora and fauna of Narrogin, including the iconic endangered numbat from the nearby Dryandra forest area. The mural took a week to instal, and it was quite challenging working around all the gymnasium equipment. The entire room was undercoated with white to cover the old paintjob (bright green) with […]
Future River View
The area west of Canning Bridge has undergone major change over the past few years, with the construction of multiple high rise apartment buildings. City of Melville contracted 5 mural artists to paint works as part of the Canning Bridge Precinct public art program. The concept responds to the river side location of Applecross and […]
Snakes & Ladders
The ageing Snakes & Ladders game was brought back to life with a boost of colour and additional design elements to engage and challenge the students. It was a lot of fun working on this project, the kids were very appreciative and let me know exactly what they think!
Koorliny – Come Together
Spray painted artwork on the concrete couch, services compound and the rear doors of the Koorliny Arts Centre as part of the annual Fringe Festival. The fun and friendly designs were developed in response to the surroundings and represent the diversity of the community of Kwinana. “Koorliny” meaning “coming together” in Noongar language.
Southern Coastal 2
Design concepts were developed through a range of engagement processes with the student residents. A bright and bold garden theme was chosen for the courtyard. Dynamic coastal and sporting imagery was used to create an unfolding narrative along both internal stairwells. Large scale, strong colour, bold shapes and a sense of fun and freedom brings […]