The Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton is launching a new arts program, which it celebrated with the installation of a new mural.
Painted by Spotswood artist Tony Mead, the mural welcomes people into the space.
“The brief for the mural was to hand paint it, because it is an art centre they didn’t want anything produced digitally,” he said.
“They wanted a human touch, so we came to do a big sign on the wall as soon as you walk in, which reads ‘Welcome to Woods Street Arts Space.”
Given the sign was hand painted, Tony said this mural felt very personal.
“I painted the mural using traditional sign writing techniques. I’m a sign writer by trade, so it was great to be able to do hand lettering which is sort of more unusual these days.”
Hobsons Bay mayor Tony Briffa said the Woods Street Arts Space is an important part of Hobsons Bay.
“Opening twice a week in consistent hours means our community will have even more opportunities to experience the arts and enjoy this great neighbourhood space,“ she said.
“With the launch of the new program, we’re looking forward to sharing the diversity and experiences on offer.”
