Mural in the Lane

This mural is in Campbell Lane at Glebe, next door to a café where I volunteer. I love the contrast between what was once a beige wall and the vibrancy and life of the mural. I found this a helpful website ;it explores the subject of street art and its function within with the urban landscape. I liked this paragraph, "It has been said that some street artists simply see urban space as an untapped format for personal artwork, while others who might feel disenfranchised want to utilize public space to not only reach a much broader audience than traditional artwork and galleries normally allow. However, I think that the universal theme of street art is the transformation of spaces into places in an attempt to directly affect the members of the community by reclaiming public spaces. It brings the community together by creating a sense of shared experience. This alone breaks the routine of urban disassociation. What was once a third space becomes a place, a landmark commonly recognized by members of its community."