Get ready for a Splash of Colour! Our guide to Water Corporations public art trail is a colourful adventure that showcases the creativity and talent of local artists. As you explore Fremantle’s coastal suburbs, you’ll encounter stunning murals that celebrate the ocean, nature, and the area’s rich water history. Each artwork tells a unique water story specific to that area, which you can learn about by simply scanning the QR code next to the artwork. Or read through the plaque that invites you to appreciate the beauty and diversity of public art. So grab your camera and get ready to be amazed!
White Gum Valley
93 Samson Street, White Gum Valley
We start off our trail just South of Freo on Samson Street in White Gum Valley. Where Lego Masters winner Jackson Harvey has transformed a wastewater pump station into a masterpiece! This Splash of Colour design reflects Fremantle’s rich history as a port town of trade and sea faring travel, with strong ties to the ocean and coastal waterways that permeate our urban environment. Students at White Gum Valley Primary School received an art workshop by Jackson and learned about the importance of protecting our waterways for resident crabs to thrive. After you’ve finished admiring and maybe taken a snap or two, why not stop by the nearby Booyeembara Park for a picnic or stroll!
Port Beach Road
18 Leighton Beach Boulevard, North Fremantle
Our next stop is just a 10 minute drive from White Gum Valley, perched on the coast in North Fremantle! Another Jackson Harvey art piece, which is inspired by the colourful abundance of coastal marine life in Fremantle. The three Water Corporation electrical cabinets now feature a vibrant blue swimmer crab. The design focuses on the ocean being an integral part of the WA identity. This masterpiece was the first of its kind in Freo, aimed at inspiring people to appreciate water and be waterwise in their everyday life. This is our favourite work along the trail and what makes it even better? You can grab something to eat at nearby hotspot Bib & Tucker to fuel up for the rest of the colourful trail. Or stop into Leighton Beach!
Riverside Road
34 Riverside Road, East Fremantle
Titled ‘Moving On’, this East Freo painting is the second last stop! The artwork was designed by local artist Nathan Hoyle with input from Year 3 students at East Fremantle’s Richmond Primary School. Students helped design the artwork during an artist workshop and were also taught about the water cycle and the importance of being waterwise during the incursion. Colourful lines, shapes, and patterns adorn the previously indistinct pump station. Symbolising the river water moving towards the nearby sea, mixing with warmer currents and leaving patterns among the sand on the riverbank. Inspired by the nearby iconic Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan) and capturing the attention of passers-by along the popular riverside route. It also makes a great backdrop for snaps to upload to your socials! Don’t forget to use #SplashOfColourWA so we can check out your trail memories.
Blackwall Reach Parade
60 Blackwall Reach Parade, Bicton
The last but definitely not least trail destination is Blake Poole’s Splash of Colour in Bicton. Only a six minute drive from the third stop, but we’d recommend taking the gorgeous riverside walk instead! The artwork is the result of a collaboration between the renowned Fremantle street artist and Year 4 Bicton Primary School students. Blake created the composition of the artwork with inspiration from the students, focussing on the use of lines and shapes to bring life and colour to the pump station. The vibrant artwork depicts local landmarks and wildlife, with a cormorant watching over the river. Not ready to call it a day after your colourful trail adventure? Lucky for you the last stop is located right near the Bicton Baths, Quarantine Park and jetty!
Top Artwork Credit: Blake Pool
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