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Monday 12 June 2017

Monday Mural - Giraffe

This mural on the rooftop walls of the Many 6160 building in Fremantle (a former Department store now housing a mix of retail and creative spaces and a rooftop event space).

The giraffe was painted by James Giddy, a young artist who was born in  Johannesburg, South Africa, but moved to Perth at a young age.

For other murals from around the world please follow this link.





42 comments:

  1. The giraffe is in contrast with the paintings next to it. Wonder why.

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    1. S.C. I assume the mural next to the giraffe was done by the same artist due to use of the same colours and the proteas, which are a South African flower.

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  2. A sweet paiting of the giraffe.

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  3. It looks realistic. I like it!

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  4. ...few details, but images are bold.

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  5. The giraffe was great, but it was in stark contrast to what I perceived looked like graffiti in the remainder of the mural. It seems odd to me that a department store or even a bunch of shops, would sanction this.

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    1. Hi Elizabeth, I couldn't find information on the mural next to the giraffe, I just assumed since it's the same colour tones and has Proteas that are the emblem of South Africa (James home country) it would also be his.
      The building, a former department store is now a centre for the sale of creative arts. Outside of the building there are 2 huge murals, and the walls around the rooftop have also been painted.

      Here are some of the murals from outside and top of the building.
      https://sami-colourfulworld.blogspot.com.au/search?q=many+6160
      https://sami-colourfulworld.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/murals-in-fremantle-at-many6160.html

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  6. I really like this one! Obviously a talented artist.

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  7. Interesting style and a cute face, too. But you need the blue sky, otherwise it´s a bit sad, color-wise, I think.

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    1. Well seen Iris, yes the blue sky helps tone down the dark green and black tones of the mural.

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    2. Well, having so much grey skies here I guess I just have an eye for it... Sad, actually!

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    3. You should be having blue skies already :(...our mornings and evenings are quite cold now, but during the day still getting glorious weather.

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  8. Simplesmente espectacular!
    Boa semana

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    1. Obrigada Pedro, boa semana para si tambem.

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  9. I like James Giddy's style Sami, the mural next to it doesn't seem to fit.

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    1. Thanks Grace, wrong assumption then :(

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  10. Muito bonito. Já disse que adoro murais?
    É uma forma de arte que aprecio isso e graffitis
    Kis :=}

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  11. That giraffe is a beauty! Sorry I don't get here often, Sami. I don't seem to get notifications of your posts in my Inbox so I have to come looking. :) :) Hope all's well!

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    1. Thanks for the visit Joanne. All great thanks, will be visiting Portugal in September, so looking forward to the holidays.

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  12. This is a great style! The giraffe is super!
    Have a good week!

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    1. Thanks Christine. Have a great week too.

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  13. It looks like it was painted with a brush rather than a spray can. Fabulous rendering of a giraffe. And with personality too. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  14. I found a giraffe on a wall too this week! I like yours he has personality, mind you he'd have to surrounded by some rather weird neighbours!
    Happy Wednesday
    Wren x

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    1. I had to laugh at your comment Wren. I agree he has to stand out!
      Hope your're enjoying your new country.

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    1. Tambem agradeco as suas visitas. Bom fim de semana.

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  16. What a super giraffe, I really like it.

    All the best Jan

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