The mural interprets different stages of The Rocks, from pre-British settlement to the present. Specific buildings are highlighted and referenced so viewers can relate to The Rocks of today to the artwork. The mural is based on the many different images that document the changing face of the city. The colour tones reflect the water - colour paintings of early views; sepia photographs of the 19th century; and the vibrancy of The Rocks as we see it for ourselves today.