Every Melbourne postcode has its own story. As developers, we have a responsibility to create spaces that not only contribute to but also continue to tell a suburb’s story.
Our street art commission at Pace of Ascot Vale was no different. A careful selection process saw us review the works and stories of many local artists, and Melbourne’s David Booth (aka ghostpatrol) stood out to us. His pieces have been exhibited in some of Australia’s most noteworthy galleries, and his talents span printmaking, drawing, street art and sculpture, among other multimedia experiments.
We recently sat down with Ghostpatrol to discuss the project and the meaning behind the piece.
What was your inspiration behind the piece?
I wanted to create something that would celebrate the local community surrounding Pace of Ascot Vale. The piece showcases a handful of bird species native to the City of Moonee Valley.
These birds, who often use the waterways as migration routes, can be found passing overhead, resting in treetops, gathering food on the undergrowth, or busily chirping from our backyard fences. This design uses these bird species to celebrate the breadth of beauty to be found in our city environments.
What is the meaning behind the chosen bird species?
Featuring a lorikeet, duck, and kookaburra, amongst others, the piece signifies a commitment to understanding and implementing measures that care for our local, natural environments.
Like these birds, we stand united together, looking forward to the future having learned, acknowledged, and progressed from the histories that came before us.
