DAVID 'MEGGS' HOOKE
DAVID 'MEGGS' HOOKE
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The West Side Place Artcade is a public art collection celebrating the vibrancy of art and the city.
Curated by Juddy Roller, several renowned Melbourne artists have combined to transform the West Side Place arcade, creating an immersive public art gallery, breathing new life into the CBD and inspiring visitors to return to the city centre.
My mural depicts the fragile nature of our native habitat experiencing climate change following the devastating effects of the 2019-2020 Victorian megafires.
The series of installations are inhabiting spaces destined for future shops, cafes and restaurants. Dubbed Australia’s first ever ‘artcade,’ the site welcomes works by some of the country’s top contemporary artists, with Reko Rennie, Rone, Adnate, Lisa King, George Rose, John Aslanidis, Caleb Walmlsey (aka Mayonaize) and Meggs all contributing to the project – set with the challenge of a 30-day installation deadline.