When I created this mural at St Lukes, my hope was that people would feel a sense of connection — to nature, to community, and to the rhythms of life that carry us all along.
The work is full of movement: tūī in flight, plants drifting across the corridor, pages lifting from an open book. That book is both a nod to the library nearby and a symbol of imagination, growth, and the endless possibilities of learning.
Every plant and bird in the mural was chosen intentionally, reflecting the species that shape this place — the Punga, the Harakeke, the Tūī. I wanted locals to recognise themselves and their environment here, but also to see it in a new light.
For me, this piece is about sparking small moments of pause and wonder. Even if someone is just passing through the space, maybe they’ll notice a burst of colour, catch the eye of a bird in flight, and feel uplifted or reminded of their own connection to this place.
Public art has this incredible power to transform everyday spaces. In St Lukes, it shifts the energy from purely functional to something memorable and grounding.
