Bay Artist Create Graffiti Mural a Tribute to Surf Culture and Anna Bay Environment Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 17, 2018 Rhys Fabris and Nick Stuart with their mural at Anna Bay. Photo by Marian Sampson. ANNA Bay has a new look thanks to two local artists Rhys Fabris and Nick Stuart. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The once blank brick wall adjacent to an empty overgrown block in the main street area of Anna Bay has been given new life. The stunning artwork features a theme around the surf culture, lifestyle and natural assets of Anna Bay. Nick Stuart told News Of The Area, “The artwork is about expressing our gratitude to the local environment and what it means to live in Anna Bay with its beautiful wildlife and surf culture.” Nick and Rhys believe that the artwork is also a statement about pride of place for Anna Bay locals. It is a year since Nick Stuart completed the artwork of whales which is featured on the opposite side of the street on the Vinnies building and now Anna Bay has another statement artwork. The artwork took over 200 hours to complete and evolved in what the artists described as a roller coaster journey. They hope that the dynamic artwork has something for everyone from the koalas and vibrant lorikeet to the whales tale and Kombi. They believe that Anna Bay has more available old buildings perfect for graffiti and art murals which amplify the buildings architecture. There are more blank spaces in Anna Bay that Rhys and Nick would like to turn into statement placemaking artworks and they are seeking support from business and the community to help fund their artworks which have the potential to put Anna Bay on the map as a must visit art destination adding to its attractions of the beaches and dunes. The artists donated both their time and the materials to create the mural which now enhances the streetscape of Anna Bay. In summing up Rhys Fabris said, “Gratitude is the attitude, and flourish serenity.” By Marian SAMPSON
The guys done a wonderful job also have to give thanks to the business that got permission for the guys to do this on the wall Also if anyone has old paint Laying around then donate it to the guys Reply
