Telstra Exchange Building Mural
Our Botanical Wonder
No longer an empty canvas, the Telstra Exchange Building on Ocean Street is now a Victor Harbor treasure.
In April 2020, South Australian Artist Nicole Black gave Victor Harbor its latest public art piece. Like many, Nicole spent most of her childhood summer holidays in Victor Harbor. The contemporary and original design was inspired by these memories with the use of seaside tones and native botanical colours.
Nicole was drawn to ideas around transience and the cycles of nature, and such incorporated a sense of natural motion and movement into the work.
The process of applying the mural provided week long entertainment for those walking along Ocean Street, each day bringing elements of surprise and joy to those around. The mural now sits on Ocean Street like a member of the family and will continue to engage and inspire people for years to come.
The process.
Local artist, Michael Tye, captured the process. Watch below.
Artist Profile
Working across a variety of mediums and surfaces from commercial to personal projects, Nicole could whittle her title down to Artist and Illustrator.
As many good creative journeys begin, Nicole’s childhood obsession with interpreting the world around her (with whatever mark-making tool was available) evolved into an ongoing commitment to refining her craft. The sense of wonder that often resulted after discovering a new technique encouraged her forward to keep exploring the potential of her creativity.
Fast forward a few years and many marks later, Nicole has taken on studies in both Visual Arts and Graphic Design giving her confidence across various analogue and digital approaches. Relishing in personal projects, commissions and collaborations, she is constantly developing and refining her style. On the side of these personal and commercial projects, Nicole has shared her love for the creative process through ongoing workshop and teaching appointments.
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