Canberra can take art to the streets says Property Council

Canberra can take art to the streets, says Property CouncilThe transformation of drab and dreary Tocumwal Lane off Bunda Street could be the start of a street art revolution, says the Property Council of Australia.”Canberra’s city centre needs a makeover. Street art can be a cheap and cheerful way to lift our city centre – something a number of local property owners are already embracing,” says the Property Council’s Executive Director ACT, Catherine Carter.”While Canberra CBD Limited’s recent commissioning in Tocumwal Lane is a great start, we need more local businesses to start investing in street art for their buildings.”In Phillip, artist Lisa Twomey was commissioned to paint a fabulous mural that references some of the business uses of the building during its 44 history – including a mechanic, patisserie and lighting shop.Over in Braddon, Hopscotch Bar features a mural created by 16-year-old street artist Solomon Grainger.”Street art can come in all shapes and forms – from mosaics and yarn bombs to guerilla gardens. Some of the most daring, provocative art can be found in the streets and sidewalks of the world’s cities – and street art can help us create a ‘cool capital’,” Ms Carter adds.”Let’s embrace exuberant expressions of creativity that brighten up our CBD, support local arts and culture and help us to create a city like no other,” Ms Carter concludes.Media contact:Catherine Carter |M 0412 330 079 |P 02 6248 6602 |E [email protected]