The magnificent mural depicting a giant bat with richly textured wings and dreamlike imagery is most assuredly Release the Bats, a work by the accomplished Australian artist Hayden Dewar. Completed in August 2023 under the commission of the Port Phillip Council, the mural adorns the wall at 6 Belford Street in St Kilda, Melbourne. Dewar, known for his vivid visual storytelling and imaginative use of colour and form, has here rendered a surreal grey-headed flying fox soaring through a vibrant landscape interwoven with motifs drawn from the local environment—native flora, references to Luna Park, the surrounding live music culture, and the coastal charm of St Kilda.
Joel and I had come to the area that day for an Italian luncheon and, by happy fortune, managed to secure a rare parking space nearby. The artwork, set against the bright tones of the streetscape, provided an unexpected and captivating visual delight—its fantastical scale and layered symbolism leaving a lasting impression.
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It's lovely - so bright and cheering.
ReplyDeleteIt feels smooth in a way
DeleteEstos son , de los que merece la pena contemplar. Muy buenas obras de arte callejero.
ReplyDeleteSoon refugees will wreck it though
DeleteBats have an important part to play in the ecosystem. Among other benefits, they eat their own weight in mosquitos every night. What a great mural celebrating them.
ReplyDeleteBats were demonised during pandemic
DeleteWhat a great mural. The colors used are stunning.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice before my lunch
DeleteIt is awesome! And so clever and imaginative. Hopefully it also helps with the hatred some people have for bats. They have an undeserved bad reputation. They eat thousands of insects every night.
ReplyDeleteThe bats are now resting in regional parks
Delete...this is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tom
DeleteColourful and vibrant.
ReplyDeleteI love the colour choices
DeleteBeautiful mural and great colours.
ReplyDeleteNot common to observe art like this
DeleteI like the troubadour.
ReplyDeleteI had to look up the word
DeleteI am always in awe of these mural artists. This is a great one and you have captured them beautifully.
ReplyDeleteUn mural maravilloso con un murciélago perfectamente conseguido.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Wonderful mural.
ReplyDeleteI really like the shades of purple!!
Great work! #MuralMondays
ReplyDeleteWhile I've shown that mural before, it was quite faded. It must have recently been repainted.
ReplyDeleteStKilda is a great suburb for outside murals and colours, and this mural has wonderful references to StKilda in the art. Perfect
ReplyDeleteIt seems beautiful to be able to look at that. It is original, well painted, and wonderfully colorful. And then an Italian lunch: great day.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very nice, good face on the bat.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, love the colours....even though I'm petrified of bats. lol. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
ReplyDeleteIt is a really fine mural. Gotta love that bat! Nice find!
ReplyDeleteI like the blues and violets.
ReplyDeleteSusan
A real wow mural.
ReplyDeleteLove the bat and mural, lovely! Take care, have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful mural :-D
ReplyDeleteA nice mural you've shared ... thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
The bat mural is phenomenal, Roentare!
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