New eye -catching artwork has been unveiled in the Eastwood pedestrian underpass as part of efforts by the City of Ryde to beautify public areas through the use of street art.
The urban artwork was designed by public art enterprise Muralisto and features a vast array of colours and imagery that are designed to brighten the underpass area and make it more welcoming to the public.
The concept design for the artwork was develope d with input from the community via focus groups and site specific engagement. The Ryde Youth Council and the Arts Advisory Committee were also consulted.
City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale, said the new urban artwork would be highly valued by the co mmunity.
"The vibrant colours and unique design of this artwork not only adds beauty and visual interest to an underpass that was previously dark and dull, but will also instil a sense of pride for this public space within the commu nity," Clr Laxale said.
"It will also act as a graffiti deterrent and reduce instances of anti -social behaviour in and around the pedestrian underpass."
With the completion of the artwork at the Eastwood pedestrian underpass, t he City of Ryde will now consider the feasibilit y of introducing additional artworks at specific locations which could benefit from street art projects.
