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Understory by Sophia Connell in Ascot Vale

Understory

UNDERSTORY, 2025 Newport, Naarm/Melbourne Commissioned by Hobsons Bay Council 13m x 6m The design for this mural is based on the diverse aquatic lifeforms that inhabit the Jawbone Reserve in Hobsons Bay. The green, brown, red and coralline algae, which are often attached to the iconic basalt rocks, provide shelter for numerous species including nudibranchs and sea dragons. The mural aims to connect local experiences and observations at Hobsons Bay to the wider Great Southern Reef ecosystem, which expands for 8,000 km across the south of Australia and Tasmania. The reef is a global biodiversity hotspot and most species found here are endemic to the region. The mural is designed to be playful and encourage curiosity around this beautiful, local yet endangered ecosystem.

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Sophia
Ascot Vale, Australia

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