Jasmine Crisp unveils new city mural ahead of Darwin Street Art Festival

On the wall of the Metro Advance Apartments along Lindsay St, a new ‘love letter to Darwin’ awaits. See the picture.

Jasmine Crisp has finished a 'loved letter to Darwin' on the wall of the Metro Advance Apartments, Darwin.

On the wall of the Metro Advance Apartments along Lindsay Street, a ‘love letter to Darwin’ awaits.

With incredible detail and colours, a 12m by 12m mural designed by artist Jasmine Crisp has added new character to the CBD.

Titled ‘He said we were welcome to ‘drop by whenever’’ – the artwork has been warmly welcomed by city locals.

Jasmine Crisp has finished a 'loved letter to Darwin' on the wall of the Metro Advance Apartments, Darwin.

The mural has raised an high benchmark for the Darwin Street Art Festival which ends on June 14.

“Being shown through the city with local legend David Collins meant I was immediately made to feel comfortable and welcome, with friendly faces willing to show me into their homes and share their stories,” Ms Crisp said.

“In the spirit of the notion ‘always being able to drop by’ my design features a shapeshifting space where figures (myself, fellow festival goer Hari Hari and Wally the dog) are seen together in a shared but passing moment of daily rest and recollection.”

Ms Crisp with her completed artwork.

Ms Crisp said the mural was inspired by Darwin’s natural beauty.

“Elements of the nearby natural landscapes are included as a hazy ‘backyard’ or memory that surrounds – or enters – into the main place of rest, the home,” she said.

“All the visual elements in this design have directly come from, or are referenced to my experience of the things, lifestyle and environment of Darwin, both inside and out.”

As for how she found putting the masterplan together, Ms Crisp said the experience had been impactful.

“This has been an unforgettable project,” she said.

“I hope this painted offering can return some of the goodness that Darwin gave to me.”

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