Street artists to cover shopping centre walls during festival

A north Brisbane shopping centre will receive a colourful makeover when street artists cover its walls and sidewalks as part of a city-wide festival in May.

Street art by UK artist Wasp Elder. He will be creating an art piece in Toombul Shopping Centre as part of the Brisbane Street Art Festival in May.

A NORTH Brisbane shopping centre will receive a colourful makeover when local and international street artists cover its walls and sidewalks next month.

Toombul Shopping Centre is one of the venues for this year’s Brisbane Street Art Festival to be held from May 4-17.

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It will be the location for the Pop-up Studio, a number of new murals and the festival’s closing party in the rooftop carpark.

Street art by Spanish artist Sortwo. He will be creating a mural in Toombul Shopping Centre as part of the Brisbane Street Art Festival.

Eight live murals will be created in the centre by Hong Kong-based artist Kristopher Ho, Spanish artist Sortwo, local artist Karri McPherson and local Brazilian artist Xandolino.

UK artist Wasp Elder will create an art piece in the Upstairs precinct and local artist Leans will tackle the train line pillars outside the centre.

Two artists will also battle it out in a Scribble Slam, and there will be a live painting and panel discussion event where artists can be questioned about their techniques and inspiration.

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There will be street art workshops in typography, outdoor aerosol, lino printing and screen printing.

Street art by Australian artist John Kaye. He will be at Toombul Shopping Centre as part of the Brisbane Street Art Festival.

Centre manager Melanie Hodge said street art and public art would become a big part of the new Upstairs dining and entertainment precinct.

“We are thrilled to be hosting the Brisbane Street Art Festival this year,” she said.

“Art will play a huge role in the precinct, particularly street art.

“We want to give our customers a visual feast and an experience like no other.

“Toombul will become a place where people can socialise, indulge and be entertained.

“We can’t wait to see what the artists will do with these incredible spaces.”

For information about the festival visit bsafest.com.au