‘A display of bold public artworks was installed along the shopping strip of Hemmings Street, Dandenong, as part of Council’s street upgrade project. In 2019, community members were asked about the type of art they wanted to see delivered. An overwhelming response supported engaging the local community in the artmaking process as well as bold abstract colours and designs and integration with gardens and landscaping. Council sought the expertise of well-known illustrator Beci Orpin, who developed a co-design process to transform the artworks of local students into world-quality public art.

During COVID-19 restrictions, select students from Dandenong West Primary School were hand delivered craft supplies and an activity. Beci tasked them with creating pet rocks and pebble creatures. The creative kids made some of the kookiest, cute and quirky creatures, showing off their talent for imagination and design. The finished works were then photographed and sent to Beci, who transformed the creatures into the fabulous mural, totems and sculptural pieces.’

https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/permanent-public-art/nourish-creativity-and-it-grows-hemmings-street

Shown in the photos is the mural created on Hemmings Street.