Sunday 13 December 2020

Visiting Toowoomba's Art Trail

Thursday 12 November

On this day, the Hungry Hikers chose to visit Toowoomba, atop the western slopes of the Great Dividing range, 700 metres above sea level. Just less than 2 hours from Brisbane, it is Queensland's largest regional city and always a joy to visit for its Carnival of Flowers festival in September.  Our visit on this occasion was to explore Toowoomba's Street Art Trail. Spring was still very much in evidence and we realised that there was just so much to enjoy that we should return on another occasion to explore its old buildings, museums, art galleries and the special ambiance of a country town.




If only I had a memory to remember the symbolism of this piece. I know we were impressed. Google won't help me either.

                     

Street art has been evolving in Toowoomba since 2014 when local, and world class artists, put paint to walls at 16 locations over three days, in the First Coat Street Art Festival. There are now over 55 pieces and we will have to return to see them all.

The smallest found, depicting the local cinema.

A surprise was around almost every corner. Enjoy. We did.















One of my favourites. The joy in the face of the little girl is a delight to witness.


The winner for me. As you walked passed, the child's expression changed dramactically. We were mesmerised. It was hard to leave.





A day out with the ladies is always filled with laughter and nonsense.

A late take away lunch in the cities Botanical Gardens, and then home, feeling elated from all we had experienced walking Toowoomba's wonderful streets.

I would love to read your comment.

19 comments:

  1. Love the name of the city. The colours of the murals and the beautiful artwork are gorgeous. Intriguing and so well done! Australia keeps its artists busy for sure.

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    1. You would love the city too, Marie.
      It is wonderful that these murals are taaking tourists to country towns and in our bigger cities, reducing the number of graffiti walls.

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  2. Wow, what wonderful paintings! I enjoyed all your photos immensely. Can't wait for your return trip.

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    1. ❤️
      It's definitely being planned for early next year.

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  3. Some major talent there. I'm not a huge traditional art fan, but street art this good I love

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  4. Wow - amazing murals! And I agree - that child is beautiful work!

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    1. Both children, different expressions but so full of feeling.

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  5. I am not an artist anyway, but it amazes me how artists can create their works on such a large scale. Outdoor murals seem to be a trend in the U.S.,too, but the number you've exhibited takes it to another level. I'm sure another trip would reveal even more treasures.

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    1. The perfection of the scale is what awes me too, Kim.

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  6. I love this graffiti artwork. I also made some postings about graffiti. May I ask if it is possible to follow your blog. The "Post Comments (Atom)" doesn't seem to work here.
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  7. I am quite sure this was a wonderful day out. All the very best for the holidays, Helen. Perhaps 2021 will see you back in Canada once again. Too bad it's such a long journey, huh?

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    1. And the same to you David. A long journey I can definitely take! The sooner the better, but I'm not counting on it.

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