We headed to a rural town called Sheffield which is nestled under Mt. Roland with farmland around.
Shefflied is known as the Town of Murals which was inspired by the story of Chemainus a small Canadian town.
The first town mural was painted in Sheffield in December 1986. Since
then over 60 murals depicting the area's rich history and beautiful
natural scenery are painted on walls scattered throughout the town and
buildings along the roadside. The murals attract an estimated 200,000
people to the town annually but of course not last year or this year.
The International Mural Fest art competition has been held annually
since 2003 and returns in April each year. A poem is selected which the
artists use as their inspiration. After each competition the 9 finalist
murals remain on display at Mural Park for approximately 12 months until
the next competition.
The photos are just a few.
The dots on the map is where we went on this past holiday.
So very nice street paintings!Totally different from the ones that are made here in Norway
ReplyDeleteI like the story in these pictures
Wish you a happy sunday!
Thank you Anita. I'm sure we have street art like you have too.
DeleteIncredible - These Are Fantastic - Thank You
ReplyDeleteCheers
You're welcome.
DeleteI would love to see those in person. Thank you so much for showing us some of them.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure EC. They are done really well and each tells a lovely story..
DeleteSo many wow photos
ReplyDeleteThank Jo-Anne.
DeleteThe three dimensional works are so well done. I love the animals gathered around the fire.
ReplyDeleteThat fire place one is ever so lovely but they all are.
DeleteVery impressive - quite some artist.
ReplyDeleteColin
Good to hear from you Colin, long absence from you.
DeleteLovely art work by different artists over the years.
Wow!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing.
All the best Jan
They are for sure Jan.
DeletePreciosos los murales, me han gustado mucho. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely, and pleased you liked them Teresa.
DeleteWow! Wow! Wow! What else can I say, other than "Wow!"
ReplyDeleteOkay...absolutely magnificent!!!! :)
They are Lee, and just wonderful to see in person.
DeleteMagnifico el modo en que has captado esos bellos trabajos
ReplyDeleteМне очень понравилось! Тоже хочу сказать: "Ух ты!"
ReplyDeleteДоброго дня, Маргарет!
These are wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill, I think they are too.
DeleteVery beautiful mural painting !. I like the idea of making a mural based on the rich culture and local natural scenery ... it has proven to be able to attract the interest of many tourists.
ReplyDeleteMay your day always be blessed.
Yes those murals do attract visitors from all over the world. (When people can travel).
DeleteBelos murais, gostei.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Thank you Francisco...pleased you like them.
DeleteBellissimi questi murales mi piacciono tanto, le città si arricchiscono di arte e cultura dando un bell'aspetto alla città. Ciao e buona settimana, Angelo.
ReplyDeleteIt's pleasing you like then Angelo - they the murals depicted the Australian way of life.
DeleteWonderful selection of murals. I think Australia uses murals more frequently and more effectively than anywhere else I can think of.
ReplyDeleteInteresting David. I've only seen photo of a few murals in this world but when you travel as you and your wife do you certainly would see more..
DeleteBeautiful murals on the walls! These are real works of art!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
They are indeed Ela. Good artists all around the world.
DeleteBeautiful street paintings. Very impressive. This kind of art spread all over the world. It is also very popular here in Turkey too. But these are perfect. Thank you for sharing. Happy day.
ReplyDeleteThank you and you are welcome.
DeleteThat's pretty impressive seeing all those beautiful murals.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
You are welcome..depicts some of the history in that area and in general most States of Australia.
DeleteEstá muy bien ese concurso, sí se exponen los más artísticos.
ReplyDeleteBesos
Yes they are shown, the best ones.
DeleteThat would be a town I would like to visit. Loved all these murals. There is a town of Sheffield in England, about a hundred miles north east of where I grew up. Great photos of all these murals. A lot of the town's history in them no doubt.
ReplyDeleteYes history in the murals. Many town in Tasmania, Australia has same names of towns that are in England, Ireland and Scotland, also Rivers, Creeks and farms..
DeleteBuena iniciativa y un museo en la calle con arte del bueno. Precioso amiga. Me encanta verlos. En Salamanca también hay un barrio que gusta visitarlo.
ReplyDeleteBuena noche Margaret.Cuídate.
Un abrazo.
Thanks Laura. Never thought of the murals being a museum in the streets but you are correct.
DeleteWhat a terrific collection of murals and so many to see in this town. We have several here in town, and when warm weather is here I plan a walking photo tour.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing the murals in your town.
DeleteI didn't take all the murals as there are heaps.
I like murals everywhere I see them, but these in your post are really one of a kind, 'painted wonders'. The versatility and beauty of these murals would make them a great touristic attraction in any part of the world.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for the high quality of the photos!
Thanks Duta.
DeleteMany people come and visit these mural from all over the world when the borders were open :) all Australian State and Territory borders are open but not the Australian border as yet..
wow what an inspiring tradition and amazing way to keep it continued !
ReplyDeletei so loved the display of murals dear Margaret ,special thanks for sharing them with us as nicely ,i am so impressed by the idea and the effort you did to share ,each beautiful though countryside glimpse are my most favorite :)