A creative graphic mural was unveiled on the amenities block at Bateau Bay Skate Park on Saturday, October 28.
The Walls that Teach mural is the result of a local graffiti project which invited young people to learn about the impacts of graffiti vandalism, while developing their skills in alternative art styles such as comic and graphic art.
It is the culmination of more than a year’s work involving Central Coast Council, PCYC, NSW Police, Bateau Bay Square, Sh8peshifters and young people.
More than 70 local youth aged between 10 and 18 were involved in the graphic novel development through workshops and the “after dark” program at PCYC.
Bateau Bay was chosen for the project due to the higher levels of graffiti tagging and vandalism in the area.
A Council spokesperson said artworks like this encouraged a sense of pride and Bateau Bay Skate Park was the perfect location for an uplifting bright artwork, created by talented local young people.
As part of the unveiling of the mural, four local teenagers were invited to create new contemporary artworks on stretched canvas on the day, while Council’s Youth Team offered participants a chance to paint skateboard decks in unique designs and spread the message about the types of services that Council offers younger residents.
What beautiful Artworks from the local Youths keep up the great works