NEWCASTLE's 12 newest murals painted during the first Big Picture Fest are intended to inject vibrancy into the city and act as stops on a one-of-a-kind walking trail.
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Event organiser Becky Kiil said street art was "ephemeral" and the works between Union and Brown streets intended to stay in place for about two years, but she said some may have longer lifespans.
"It's all about vibrancy, adding colour and surprise and thought to landscapes and really trying to bring a really nice energy to the city," she said.
"We had consistent comments this has created a really interesting walking trail of the city."
She said the "engaging" event exceeded her high expectations.
Helen Gregory
Helen Gregory joined the Newcastle Herald in 2010. She is the masthead’s education reporter and has written for the H2 and Weekender sections, as well as across a range of issues. Helen is a Walkley Award winning journalist and was also part of the Newcastle Herald team that won the United Nations World Environment Day Media Award for Environmental Reporting.
Helen Gregory joined the Newcastle Herald in 2010. She is the masthead’s education reporter and has written for the H2 and Weekender sections, as well as across a range of issues. Helen is a Walkley Award winning journalist and was also part of the Newcastle Herald team that won the United Nations World Environment Day Media Award for Environmental Reporting.
