I recall a mural once painted upon the wall of an abandoned factory in North Richmond. At that time, the television series then airing on the ABC was immensely popular, and the mural seemed almost a reflection of that cultural moment. How changed the area is now. The neighbourhood has fallen into neglect and disrepute, its streets shadowed by the presence of the state-sponsored heroin injection facility—an establishment most ill-advisedly situated beside a primary school. What was once a modest but spirited corner of Melbourne has been marred by this ill-conceived social experiment, leaving North Richmond diminished in both safety and dignity.
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That is a fine looking mural, but I am unfamiliar with the cultural reference. Sorry to learn of the decline in the neighborhood. Here's hoping for neighborhood revitalization.
ReplyDeleteIt was where traditional Vietnamese dining all Melbournians went for special occasion
DeleteBeautiful mural! Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.
ReplyDeleteYou too Eileen!
DeleteI agree with you that the mural can catches any cultural momen completely
ReplyDeleteHowever neglected the area may now be, the mural shines out brightly.
ReplyDeleteThis was not a bad mural to be honest
DeleteThe mural is beautiful, and I love the colors. How sad about it's location!!
ReplyDeleteI can see dealers in the streets easily in broad daylight
Delete...sad news!
ReplyDeleteOnce an affluent area here
DeleteUn interesante mural, lo malo es el deterioro del barrio.
ReplyDeleteSad reality
DeleteA very colourful mural. What a pity about the degradation of the neighbourhood. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
ReplyDeleteIt's a curious mural, but I like the strong colours.
ReplyDeleteLong before the safe injecting room, the corner of Lennox Street was an unsavoury place to walk past, and the street itself having a sleazy feel to it.
Interesting mural.
ReplyDeleteI really like the colors, but other than that, it's not very clear to me what is depicted here.
ReplyDeleteSad times.
ReplyDeleteAmazing mural work
ReplyDeleteThere are no politically possible solutions for drug abuse/addiction--- or for the homeless camping on the streets and sidewalks. I have no answers. Nobody does. We just seem to see things that don't work.
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