Sixth Street Arts Precinct
Watermark Public Art Project
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water - Loren Eiseley
The Watermark collection renders art and culture into the urban landscape of the Murray Bridge Sixth Street precinct. The works celebrate the local environment, Ngarrindjeri culture and the community.
Jointly funded by the Rural City of Murray Bridge and Country Arts SA in 2018.
MURRAY BRIDGE REGIONAL GALLERY MURAL, 2019
Kevin Kropinyeri, (SA)
Ngarrindjeri artist, Kevin Kropinyeri designed and installed this 46m long mural as a welcome statement to all that visit Ngarrindjeri Ruwi (land).The mural features many of the iconic nga:tjar (totems) of Ngarrindjeri people whose lands and waters span the reaches of the Murray River, Lower Lakes, Coorong and ocean. The Rritjaruki (willy wagtail) the messenger reminds us all:
Ya:ral-inti towun ruwangk nginti ngul-ildal Ngarrindjeri meli wunyil kanawi nankeriwan, kar yamalai ma:thawar alyenik ruwald Ngarrindjeri Nguldi Arndu!
“When you tread on this country, you should think of the Ngarrindjeri people and their ancestors, they are the first custodians of this land. The Ngarrindjeri welcome you all!” The Northern end of the wall features traditional Ngarrindjeri artefacts that are also symbolic of our old people, our ancestors.
Ngarrindjeri Ruwi, always was, always will be.
OVERFLOW, 2019
Manning Daly (Glen Manning and Kathy Daly), (QLD)
The mirror polished steel of Overflow reflects the surrounding landscape like the reflections on the surface of the River Murray. The dynamic, flowing, vertical elements ‘overflow’ with water that clings to the polished surface before disappearing into the ripples at the base. The work references a rich history and bright future for the Murray Bridge community, connecting stories, journeys and contributing to a sense of place for this site.
REFLECTED, 2019
James Voller, (Vic)
A response to Murray Bridge and the River Murray, the three freestanding glass sculptures of Reflected examine the translucent and transparent qualities of both water and glass. The transparency of the works allows the viewer to look through them and contemplate the town's history and heritage, and the inherent link between the town’s identity and the river.
Explore Sixth Street to find all three.
Hope Street Mural
HOPE Street, painted in 2017 by artists Joshua Smith, Jack Fran and local Community members looks to represent the local diversity, celebrate creativity and increase connectivity.
Street artist Joshua Smith held community workshops to teach participants about street art and gain new skills through hands-on experience. Consultation through the workshops informed the design of the mural.
Jointly funded by Country Arts SA, Country Health SA and the Rural City of Murray Bridge.