Queensland College of Art and Design has worked with Living Museum of Logan to create two new murals designed and installed by students through QCAD LiveArt. The final works are informed by local histories as students researched and absorbed the local environment
Madison Llewellyn
Imprints, 2024
This work draws inspiration from the natural environment surrounding the Kingston Butter Factory. The rich design reflects the textures and elements of organic traces found within the area, exploring the synergy between nature and art. A sunrise photograph taken in Logan has inspired the colour palette in this artwork, capturing the quiet moments where the light meets land in perfect balance. The design was created using imprinting and frottage techniques from the natural materials, this has transformed these familiar elements from bark and leaves, into something abstract yet deeply rooted in place.
Ally Cassidy
Hidden in the Depths, 2024
This work takes inspiration from the children’s book Wajin: The Guardian of Scrubby Creek by Uncle Reg Knox and Beverley Knox. It tells the story of how the platypus was adopted as a totem for the Indigenous tribe living around Scrubby Creek and was named Wajin. It talks of the destruction caused by settlers in the area, disrupting the relationship between the land and the animals, and how Wajin brought more understanding and peace to the area once again. Floral elements surrounding the Kingston Butter Factory are featured in this design, including the angle-stemmed myrtle and gumnuts. Wajin the platypus is featured in this artwork; can you see him?
“It’s been an absolute joy working with QCAD LiveArt to create our new murals at Kingston Butter Factory. The students took the brief and created such dynamic and effective designs, yet they feel like they fit perfectly in the space. The completed murals reflect the feeling we try to create within the space, and really draws all our visitors in when they come through the front door. ”
Alice HintonMuseum Curator - Living Museum of Logan