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 […]
Colours of Atwell
https://darrenhutchens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Atwell-College-timelapse.mp4 A Creative Communites – Covid 19 recovery grant secured by Art Teacher Toni Singleton enabled Darren to develop design concepts for the mural with student input. The design depicts the 4 faction colours familiar to most schools, and represents local flora and fauna species.
Inhabitat
MEDIA: Principal Shared Path Expansion ProgramDepartment of Transport – Media Release Partnership between Main Roads and Georgiou Group incorporating the painting of murals on newly constructed retaining walls and the principal shared underpass, located between Leach Highway and Mt Henry Bridge near the Canning River. Darren managed the consultation, design and installation of the murals […]
Edges
MEDIA: Falkland Park Mural Project, KinrossAs part of the City’s annual Mural Arts Program, Darren Hutchens was commissioned to produce this mural Edges in December 2021. Edges responds to the theme of the Edge inspired by a collaboration with Edge Youth Centre, the coastal location, and local flora and fauna.City of Joondalup – Media Statement […]
Airborn
MEDIA: Local birds inspire artist Darren Hutchens’s new mural in SuccessPerth Now – Media Release Design and painting of a contemporary mural to revitalise the stark area behind the Youth Centre at Cockbrun Central. The huge wall offers a backdrop to the dynamic outdoor space that includes a stage for performance, skate ramp, basketball court […]
Days End
Private commission to enhance the visual appeal of the swimming pool area of a local home, the mural utilises bold colour and organic shapes to soften the hard architectural edges.
A Safe Place
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Six Seasons
Design for the Six Seasons mural involved seeking cultural permission and advice from Whadjuk Balladong Noongar Elder, Aunty Freda Ogilvie on appropriate imagery and colours to represent each of the seasons. Focussing on traditional food sources and places of food gathering and hunting at the appropriate times of year, the design depicts BIRAK – Dec/Jan […]