The River Runs Through
Public Art for Merbein Arts Group
The River Runs Through is a dynamic art installation which explores the rich narrative of the water ways found at the Merbein Common; a native reserve on the Murray River of Victoria. The artwork combines traditional mural painting with innovative digital printing and is presented on the walls of an old refrigerated storage shed, which was once used to store fruit for a juice factory. At night it is a totally different experience; powered by the sun the artwork is transformed into a colorful light installation.
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Unique Properties
In 6 months the project was fully funded by the Merbein community, a population just shy of 3000 people. Over $30,000 was raised from individuals and businesses, during an unprecedented year of many challenges due to Covid lockdowns. From a creative perseptive, the artwork combines traditional mural painting with innovative digital printing and is presented on the walls of an old refrigerated storage shed, which was once used to store fruit for a juice factory. At night it is a totally different experience - powered by the sun the artwork is transformed into a colourful light installation.
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public art, mural art, projection art, graphic design, graphics, colour,
Production Technology
Creating a point of difference to the project, at night the artwork is powered by the sun by 3 large solar panel RGB floodlights which transforms it into a dynamic colourful light installation. In addition to the public art installation a series of communication assets were created. This included a website and social media strategy to share the development to the community which created interest and engagement from the broader Victorian mallee area. An interpretative signage display with included a QR code link to a Google map - encouraging people to visit the Merbein Common and the Murray River themselves. And a series of limited printed posters and promotional postcards to promote the township of Merbein as a major public art tourist attraction in the area.
Design Challenge
Challenges arouse to ensure the surface was cleaned and suitable for the artwork, as over the years the old shed became quite deteriorated. This was solved by an intensive cleaning process of power sanding over 90 square metres of the sheds metal service and cleaning the entire site with a sustainable cleaning element and jet water pressure washes.
Project Duration
The River Runs Through is located at 80 Game Street Merbein, Victoria Australia and is permanently displayed for the public.
Operation Flow
The public can view the art installation both during the day and night.
Research
The aim of the project? To totally reinvigorate an old unused area into a new shared public space through the beauty of large scale public art. Started by goodwill, infused by community investment and delivered through design, the artwork has reignited the community with confidence, pride and ownership of a truly unique piece of public art that has transformed an unused area into an inspiring outdoor public space. The River Runs Through is the only large scale public artwork in the Sunraysia region and has now established Merbein as a predominant public art destination. It has created new opportunities to promote Merbein as a tourist destination and is currently featured on all main local tourist websites, such as Visit Mildura as a major public art attraction in Sunraysia.
Inspiration
The artwork is inspired by the unique landscape of the Australian outback in regional Victoria and the Murray River, the longest river in Australia. It pays homage to a particular area on the Murray known as the Merbein Common. The Merbein Common is a floodplain reserve, nestled in a bend of the Murray River just north-west of Mildura. It is made up of a series of nationally significant wetlands, such as Cowanna Billabong.
Image Credits
Photography: Aaron Hawkins
Project Overview
The River Runs Through Public Art has been a Silver winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Beck Storer was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work The River Runs Through Public Art.
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The River Runs Through: A Unique Public Art Installation in Merbein, Victoria
The River Runs Through is a large-scale public art installation located at 80 Game Street Merbein, Victoria, Australia. Inspired by the Murray River and the unique landscape of the Australian outback, this project aims to reinvigorate an old unused area into a new shared public space through the beauty of large-scale public art. The artwork is permanently displayed for the public, offering a dynamic experience both during the day and night.
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