Every city has its seedy nether regions, and Wollongong is no different. It was with great forethought that the Wonderwalls Festival chose these walls in the Picadilly area of the CBD, to have some of the local and international street artists make their statements. Other areas chosen were stark concrete walls, and underground parking stations. Regardless, like the last few Wonderwalls street art festivals in Wollongong, the face of the city is changing in a very good way. To see some of the amazing work from 2015, just click here.
As a reminder, this classic is in Globe Lane, by artist Lee Harden, and there are further examples of the street art through the city here.
Where is Wollongong?
Contents
- 1 Where is Wollongong?
- 2 What is the Wonderwalls Festival?
- 3 Where to Find these Street Art Sites in Wollongong
- 3.1 Wonder wall Street Artists and Locations
- 3.2 Artist: MAID
- 3.3 Artist: Gary
- 3.4 Artist: Carato
- 3.5 Artist: Beastman & Georgia Hills
- 3.6 Artist: Vans the Omega
- 3.7 Artist: Steve Cross
- 3.8 Artist: Mikey Freedom
- 3.9 Artists: Scott Nagy/ Krimose
- 3.10 Artist: 45RPM
- 3.11 Artist: Re-Up Crew
- 3.12 Street Artist: John Kaye
- 3.13 Street Artist: Emmanuel Jarus
- 3.14 Street Artist: Sid Tapia
- 3.15 Street Artist: Phibs
- 3.16 Artist: Cherie Buttons
- 3.17 Artist: Enes
- 3.18 Artist: Treaz
- 3.19 Artist: Jyiro
- 3.20 Artist: E.L.K
- 3.21 Artist: George Rose
- 3.22 Artist: Frank and Mimi
- 3.23 Artist: Mayo
- 3.24 Artist: Ironlak
- 3.25 Artist: Claire Foxton
- 3.26 Artist: Phibs
- 3.27 Artist: Sirum
- 3.28 Artist: Simon Thomas
- 3.29 Artist: Bafcat
- 3.30 Artist: Blends
- 3.31 Weekend Travel Inspiration
At just 80 kms from Sydney, Wollongong is wedged between 17 surfing beaches and the escarpment mountain range, Wollongong is fast becoming Festival Central. Wollongong has a strong affiliation with art, music,and food and the Wonderwalls Festival was no exception to this creative ingenuity. On the same weekend that the Wonderwalls artists were at work, the MTV Beats & Eats was a call out to all “music fiends and self-professed foodies” and was held at Stuart Park next to North Wollongong Beach. So let’s put it this way – we had a huge weekend attending both events.
What is the Wonderwalls Festival?
Wonderwall is a three-day street art and graffiti festival that consists of an art exhibition, free artist talks, and many cheap cialis generic online large murals being painted throughout Wollongong …including some of these less salubrious areas.As the cherry pickers rolled into town, many local people who had watched Wonderwalls 2015; got their maps ready.
The beauty of Wonderwalls and watching the artists at work is that these renowned artists talk to the people. They tell us what they are doing, and what they wish to achieve. They share with us the beautification of our city.
Where to Find these Street Art Sites in Wollongong
Wonder wall Street Artists and Locations
Artist: MAID
Artist: Gary
Artist: Carato
Artist: Beastman & Georgia Hills
Artist: Vans the Omega
Artist: Steve Cross
Artist: Mikey Freedom
Artists: Scott Nagy/ Krimose
Artist: 45RPM
Artist: Re-Up Crew
Feature Image by Re-Up Crew
Street Artist: John Kaye
Street Artist: Emmanuel Jarus
Street Artist: Sid Tapia
Street Artist: Phibs
Artist: Cherie Buttons
Artist: Enes
Artist: Treaz
Artist: Jyiro
Artist: E.L.K
Artist: George Rose
Artist: Frank and Mimi
Artist: Mayo
Artist: Ironlak
Artist: Claire Foxton
Artist: Phibs
Artist: Sirum
Artist: Simon Thomas
Artist: Bafcat
Artist: Blends
The Wonderwalls Festival of Street Art in Wollongong is one of the best things that has happened to beautifying this city, and also showcasing the growing popularity of the city as a destination.
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Some very talented people. Wow. We love exploring the street art of a place. The different styles and meaning behind the pieces are so interesting. Next time we go through Wollongong we will check it out. Thank you for sharing.
Next time you come to Wollongong, you are our guests and we will show you the street art and a lot more Alesha.
I had a great time in Wollongong when I visited at the start of the year. It might have had something to do with the fact that we chose to stay in a hotel after camping and living out of our car for a few months and it was so good to relax haha! These festivals sound like a great way to build a strong community and get more people to visit. Loving the graffiti too! I am always amazed how they can make people look so real with spray paint.
I love everything that you have said. Wollongong is an amazing place and being so close to Sydney, and lined with beaches on one side and the escarpment on the other, make it a popular place.
So many great works of art! I am intrigued by the one with the men and the eggplant. Is it referring to something in particular or just whimsical?
Its actually a political statement against the current and former immigration ministers in Australia, with the egg plant being the unkindest emoji in the world.
I’ve only ever driven past the ‘Gong and had never heard of Wonderwalls, but the street art you’ve captured is freaking amazing. Seems like you had a great weekend!
Next time you have to stop in the Gong. Yep, we had a great weekend.
What great street art. I’d love to be on this photowalk. You captured some very cool paintings. I love it!
So proud of what our city is doing with street art. So many clever people, I am in awe of their talents.
After reading your blog post last year on the Wonderwalls Festival, David and I headed down to the Gong in search of street art. We had a fantastic day exploring. I can see we’ll have to do it again this year. Thanks.
Definitely Lyn, these are totally worth it.
Wonderful Paula! I will need to add this place to my bucket list. Aren’t these artists super creative? This festival seems similar to a initiative called PowWow! They paint mural in several places around the world. They are big in Hawaii and have painted murals in Long Beach, California (close to where I live). #wkendtravelinspiration
I love street art and love the amazing talent that is out there. Will need to check out PowWow
I’d love to go to this festival! I’m a bit obsessed with street art. Clearly I need to make it to Australia!
Definitely come to Australia, and check out street art everywhere.
Thanks for all the photos. The festival produced a great collection of street art.
Aren’t they clever, it makes the city look so impressive.