Indigenous art for Tatura

By Shepparton News

Jan 10, 2023

Helping hand: Men’s shed members Kevin Ingram, Shaun Dennis and Leigh Williams install the community artwork.

A new and unique artwork, produced by Mooroopna artist Tammy Lee-Atkinson, has been installed in Tatura, behind the fountain and murals and near the public toilets in Stuart Mock Place.

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The 2m by 1m painting was commissioned specifically for Tatura and the country surrounding it to depict some of our Indigenous heritage.

Greater Shepparton City Council liaised with the Tatura Community Plan Committee to commission the work and to find a suitable location.

After considering several locations, Geoff Lipshut from Lipshut Law was approached to use his wall to display the painting.

Mr Lipshut agreed to donate the space and to fund the weatherproof board it was painted on.

To complete the project, men’s shed members stepped in and provided the bolts and labour to securely fasten the painting to the wall just before Christmas Day.

This project has allowed the diverse community to come together and provide another small but significant asset for Tatura.

For more information on Indigenous art, contact Kaiela Arts Shepparton on 5821 9842.

– Sam Lolicato