Morley Station Carpark
I was thrilled to win the tender to create a major public artwork for the Morley Station carpark as part of the METRONET project. My concept was selected because of its strong connection to Morley – it referenced iconic institutions and shared experiences from the past 40 years. I wanted the work to create a sense of continuity between the well-established, historical side of Morley and the new, modern space of the train station and its surrounds.
The final artwork was made up of three main areas: a blade wall, a series of perforated screens, and the level 1 balustrade wall. Together, they formed a bold, modern statement that helped shape the arrival and departure experience in a meaningful way.
The blade wall featured the word "Morley" in large, colourful, overlapping letters – a visual reference to the classic Morley Markets font. I included abstract patterns inspired by local history, with nods to the old Boans department store and architectural designs from the area. I also created detailed black-and-white illustrations of curry leaves, olives, dragon fruit and bananas, which tied into the perforated screens nearby.
The perforated screen artwork wrapped around the carpark and offered a modern-retro take on Morley’s past and present. I focused on edible plants as a visual motif, to reflect the influence of Morley’s multicultural communities and how they’ve shaped the local environment and culture.
The level 1 balustrade wall was where I really got to lean into the nostalgia. I combined archival images with playful, colourful references to local culture – starting with the old Boans department store and moving through scenes featuring the Morley Seal sculptures, the Wirrina Drive-In Theatre, and the much-loved Morley Rollerdrome. It was also important for me to acknowledge the area’s Italian and Asian communities, so I included details and colour palettes that spoke to those cultural influences.
This project was a joy to work on – not only because it allowed me to explore Morley’s rich history, but because it reminded me of the power public art has to connect people to place. I hope the finished work brings a sense of pride and recognition to the local community, while welcoming new visitors with a bold and colourful snapshot of what makes Morley unique.
I was thrilled to win the tender to create a major public artwork for the Morley Station carpark as part of the METRONET project. My concept was selected because of its strong connection to Morley – it referenced iconic institutions and shared experiences from the past 40 years. I wanted the work to create a sense of continuity between the well-established, historical side of Morley and the new, modern space of the train station and its surrounds.
The final artwork was made up of three main areas: a blade wall, a series of perforated screens, and the level 1 balustrade wall. Together, they formed a bold, modern statement that helped shape the arrival and departure experience in a meaningful way.
The blade wall featured the word "Morley" in large, colourful, overlapping letters – a visual reference to the classic Morley Markets font. I included abstract patterns inspired by local history, with nods to the old Boans department store and architectural designs from the area. I also created detailed black-and-white illustrations of curry leaves, olives, dragon fruit and bananas, which tied into the perforated screens nearby.
The perforated screen artwork wrapped around the carpark and offered a modern-retro take on Morley’s past and present. I focused on edible plants as a visual motif, to reflect the influence of Morley’s multicultural communities and how they’ve shaped the local environment and culture.
The level 1 balustrade wall was where I really got to lean into the nostalgia. I combined archival images with playful, colourful references to local culture – starting with the old Boans department store and moving through scenes featuring the Morley Seal sculptures, the Wirrina Drive-In Theatre, and the much-loved Morley Rollerdrome. It was also important for me to acknowledge the area’s Italian and Asian communities, so I included details and colour palettes that spoke to those cultural influences.
This project was a joy to work on – not only because it allowed me to explore Morley’s rich history, but because it reminded me of the power public art has to connect people to place. I hope the finished work brings a sense of pride and recognition to the local community, while welcoming new visitors with a bold and colourful snapshot of what makes Morley unique.
Whiteman Park Underpass Murals
As part of the METRONET Morley–Ellenbrook Line project, I had the honour of collaborating with artist Rohin Kickett to create Seen/Unseen, a large-scale mural for the pedestrian underpass at Whiteman Park Station. Together, we set out to create a visually striking and conceptually layered artwork that would reflect the unique relationship between water, land and people in the Bennett Brook catchment.
The mural is spread across both sides of the underpass, with each wall exploring different aspects of this vital landscape. The north wall focused on the Seen and the Unseen: the surface waters of Bennett Brook and the underground Gnangara Mound aquifer. By layering aerial views with hydro-geographical mapping, we aimed to invite viewers to reflect on how we visualise place, and how so much of what shapes it lies beneath the surface.
Rohin’s style brought a deeply cultural dimension to the work, combining Western mapping techniques with Noongar storytelling. His influence allowed us to present Country as a deeply interconnected space, where every element – from the visible creeks to the underground flows – plays a role in sustaining life.
On the south wall, we mirrored the format of the north but shifted the perspective. The Gnangara Mound was shown as a hidden void – a quiet, powerful force. We introduced ghostly images of animals that rely on this water source, such as fish and waterbirds, highlighting the fragile balance of the ecosystem. Overlays of modern infrastructure, like roads and rail lines, were interwoven with the ancient Biddi (Indigenous pathways), drawing connections between past and present, built and natural, seen and unseen.
My contribution came through the addition of detailed, realistic paintings of native flora and fauna found in Whiteman Park. These were carefully integrated into the layers of mapping and storytelling, representing the quiet but constant presence of wildlife in the area. These details offered a further way for viewers to see the land not just as space, but as a living, breathing entity.
Seen/Unseen was more than just a mural – it was a visual and cultural journey. It was about acknowledging the ongoing story of this landscape and inviting people to see beyond what’s immediately visible. By combining art, history, and ecology, Rohin and I hoped to offer something that would resonate with commuters, residents, and visitors alike – a reminder of the rich, layered connections that bind people to place.
As part of the METRONET Morley–Ellenbrook Line project, I had the honour of collaborating with artist Rohin Kickett to create Seen/Unseen, a large-scale mural for the pedestrian underpass at Whiteman Park Station. Together, we set out to create a visually striking and conceptually layered artwork that would reflect the unique relationship between water, land and people in the Bennett Brook catchment.
The mural is spread across both sides of the underpass, with each wall exploring different aspects of this vital landscape. The north wall focused on the Seen and the Unseen: the surface waters of Bennett Brook and the underground Gnangara Mound aquifer. By layering aerial views with hydro-geographical mapping, we aimed to invite viewers to reflect on how we visualise place, and how so much of what shapes it lies beneath the surface.
Rohin’s style brought a deeply cultural dimension to the work, combining Western mapping techniques with Noongar storytelling. His influence allowed us to present Country as a deeply interconnected space, where every element – from the visible creeks to the underground flows – plays a role in sustaining life.
On the south wall, we mirrored the format of the north but shifted the perspective. The Gnangara Mound was shown as a hidden void – a quiet, powerful force. We introduced ghostly images of animals that rely on this water source, such as fish and waterbirds, highlighting the fragile balance of the ecosystem. Overlays of modern infrastructure, like roads and rail lines, were interwoven with the ancient Biddi (Indigenous pathways), drawing connections between past and present, built and natural, seen and unseen.
My contribution came through the addition of detailed, realistic paintings of native flora and fauna found in Whiteman Park. These were carefully integrated into the layers of mapping and storytelling, representing the quiet but constant presence of wildlife in the area. These details offered a further way for viewers to see the land not just as space, but as a living, breathing entity.
Seen/Unseen was more than just a mural – it was a visual and cultural journey. It was about acknowledging the ongoing story of this landscape and inviting people to see beyond what’s immediately visible. By combining art, history, and ecology, Rohin and I hoped to offer something that would resonate with commuters, residents, and visitors alike – a reminder of the rich, layered connections that bind people to place.
