Tasmanian Red Handfish

This large-scale mural depicts the critically endangered Tasmanian Red Handfish, an extraordinary species found only in Tasmania’s coastal waters. Painted in bold reds, muted earth tones and deep teal, the artwork combines playful graphic shapes with strong visual presence, transforming an otherwise industrial wall into a striking moment of urban storytelling.

Created by Amok Island in 2016, the mural draws attention to a species with fewer than a thousand individuals left in the wild. Known for using its fins like hands to “walk” along the seafloor, the Red Handfish becomes both a symbol of Tasmania’s unique biodiversity and a quiet call to conservation.

The piece balances whimsy and seriousness - its simplified forms invite curiosity, while its scale and placement ensure the message can’t be ignored.

(Outside entrance to Wellington Court - behind Beaujangles Cafe)