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Home » Murals

Tag: Murals

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Faded

by Melinda J. Irvine24 February 201923 February 2019

her painted smile outstretched the years of silent heat and stormed cloud

Art, Little Poems, Poetry Murals, Poetry
painted lion mural

Lion

by Melinda J. Irvine2 December 20182 Comments

camouflaged lion between birds & bamboo two restaurants and a salon © 2018 Melinda J. Irvine

Art, Little Poems, Poetry Lion, Murals, Poetry
mural by michele donovan nambucca heads

Ngaduun (crab)

by Melinda J. Irvine16 November 201816 November 2018

ngaduun captured by hand back a decade, or more REFERENCES Gumbaynggirr Language Names National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/education/2010GumbaynggirrLanguageDatabase.pdf Gumbaynggirr Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-op http://muurrbay.org.au/languages/gumbaynggirr/

Art, Little Poems, Poetry IndigenousPeople, Murals, Poetry
mural of boy and sea turtle

Out Past the Breakers

by Melinda J. Irvine12 November 201812 November 2018

when you look inside the tides what do you see?

Poetry Murals, Oceans, Poetry
whale mural at nambucca heads

Whales

by Melinda J. Irvine5 November 20184 November 2018

whales passing nearby external assembly © 2018 Melinda J. Irvine

Art, Little Poems, Poetry Murals, Poetry, Street Art, Whales
broken leaves on a boardwalk

Painted Gums

by Melinda J. Irvine3 November 2018

street composition afternoon art © 2018 Melinda J. Irvine As I wander the late afternoons I often ponder how the early masters like Yoshimoto, Basho and Buson would haiku and haiga our 21st century landscape.

Art, Poetry, Senryu Art, Murals, Poetry, Senryu
murals in blackheath nsw

The Wildflowers Are Always Out in Blackheath

by Melinda J. Irvine8 October 20188 October 2018

Blackheath flowers blossom all the year back of the toilet block wall

Art, Little Poems, Poetry Flowers, Murals, Poetry
mural of family in a fishing boat

All Stretched Out

by Melinda J. Irvine26 June 201827 June 20182 Comments

inspired art by oceans all stretched out our human community © 2018 Melinda J. Irvine Location: Mandurriao, Iloilo City (Philipppines) This lovely mural is at the Atria in Iloilo City. #sustainable #ourfutureoceans

Art, Little Poems, Poetry, Senryu Art, Murals, Poetry
enjoy the little things

Dark Carousel

by Melinda J. Irvine15 August 201717 August 2017

pointing i followed his vague directions into some dark parade until a graffitied street, red stopped, then turned me out © 2017 Melinda J. Irvine Daily Prompt: Carousel I'm part of Post A Day 2017

Art, Free Verse, Poetry DailyPrompt, Murals, Poetry, Street Art
black and white mural (close up of eyes and fingernails)

Fragments of Artivism

by Melinda J. Irvine27 May 201728 May 20173 Comments

creativity an urban reprieve outside collective focus Artivism was a curated street art collaboration of Ilonggo Artists sponsored by the British Council. The gallery in this blog is a collection of fragments I photographed from the complete work which spans a carpark…

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Art, Little Poems, Photo Essay, Poetry, Senryu Artivism, Murals, Poetry, Senryu, Street Art

Artivism Iloilo City

by Melinda J. Irvine28 April 201728 April 20172 Comments

Wandering the streets of Iloilo City last month I was privileged to witness Artivisim:  a curated street art performance and collaboration sponsored by the British  Council. Artivism is a portmanteau from the words “art” and “activism” and seeks to raise awareness of…

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Art, Photo Essay Artivism, Murals, Street Art

The Sea Beneath Us

by Melinda J. Irvine19 November 201629 November 20165 Comments

Photographs of street art and graffiti style murals by Melinda Irvine.

Art, Photo Essay Murals, Railways, Street Art

Lady Goes Out For Water

by Melinda J. Irvine26 October 20162 December 2016

lady out for water stepping to the usual place but the only water she will carry are the tears that stain her face © 2016 Melinda Irvine A different take on the wordpress weekly photo challenge: H20

Art, Photo Essay, Poetry, Verse Murals, PhotoChallenge, Poetry

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About Mel.

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian writer, designer, and musician living between the Philippines and Australia. Mel is adopted mum to Jerry, a Filipino boy she met while volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda. All the money she earns as a professional writer is used to support Jerry’s recovery — plus help other marginalised kids see their own potential

neXtDRAFT zine # 68.

neXtDRAFT 68. February 2020

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When I'm not writing, designing or playing music, I'm actively building an online learning centre for the kids of Botongon (Philippines). If you'd like to help out, please make a donation via PAYPAL. You'll get a proper tax receipt and regular project updates. More info.
2022 Melinda J. Irvine
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