Play time
Limited colours, repeated shapes, minimal detail. This mural treatment for Highgate Play Group injects some much needed fun and playfulness to the community space, creating a strong visual identity that will attract new families to become members. The design explores the notion of welcome and inclusivity through a story book style interpretation of growth, depicting […]
Watersun
Mural treatment for a shared commercial property in Burswood, the artwork site is within the carpark of the old Sands McDougall paper warehouse. The design, intentionally simple in form, references the surrounding natural landscape and activates the space with colour and movement. Simple yet effective.
Welcome to Westfield
Surrounded by large trees and wetland areas, Westfield Park Primary is a beautiful school. The mural was created with input from the students over a single day in-class workshop. 6 separate groups brainstormed ideas together with the assistance of art teacher, Jen Wade. Discussing themes of emotional regulation, we explored how we can feel calm […]
All around us
A partnership between City of Melville and Water Corporation to beautify public transport infrastructure on Canning Highway. The design talks about our connection to water. For me, the river and places near the water have always been about connection, full of activity and memories of joyful times. A place that also brings me peace, where […]
Gyinning Bidi
Completed in early 2024, Gyinning Bidi at Ellenbrook Train Station celebrates Whadjuk Noongar Country. Artists Darren Hutchens and Nathan Corunna depict the Waugal (Rainbow Serpent), waterways, native flora and fauna, and cultural fire-stick practices, creating a vibrant 65m² mural that honours ancestral stories while integrating into the station’s electrical compound walls.
Fabric of Time
Fabric of Time (2024) transforms Walt Drabble Laneway in Claremont with bold colour and dynamic patterns inspired by classic fabrics. Created by Darren Hutchens and Lawry Halden, the 180m² mural enhances safety and vibrancy in the laneway, celebrating Claremont’s identity as a fashion hub through colour, repetition, and strong composition.
Nyeerimba Bidi (Pelican tracks)
Created in 2022, Nyeerimba Bidi (Pelican Tracks) is a 160m² mural painted on the Butler Boulevard underpass. Designed by artists Darren Hutchens and Nathan Corunna, it tells the story of Whadjuk Nyoongar Country, its ancient lakes, pathways, and wildlife, honouring the Yobourur and Mooro people’s deep connection to this land.
Spider Orchid
Large-scale mural for Kara Estate, Treeby (2024). Inspired by the rare Spider Orchid, Darren reimagined the flower across 250m of boundary wall in bold colour and form, creating a vibrant landmark that transforms the estate’s identity and offers a dynamic experience for passing traffic.
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 […]