The “TOWN HISTORY MURAL” is a re-creation of one of Kapunda’s original murals. The original, created in 2002 was specifically designed to be placed on an external wall of a supermarket on the corner of Main and Crase Sts. Kapunda.
The Original mural
When the supermarket was demolished to make way for the ‘Town Square’ the ageing and discoloured mural was carefully dismantled and stored in the basement of the Kapunda Community Gallery in the hope that it would be re-created at some point to once again adorn, inform and educate the public about Kapunda.
Three volunteer artists accepted that challenge in 2021. Tony Hersey (creator of the Kapunda Military mural), Maxine Donald (co-creator of the mural on the Metro Fire Station stable door) and Jon Povey.
The Artists – John Povey, Maxine Donald and Tony HerseyIn Progress – DetailIn Progress – One of the panelsIn Progress – Maxine Donald at workIn Progress – Tony Hersey at work
After logging nearly 950 hours of volunteer time the mural was completed and installed in Hill Street at the rear of the Thompson Building (Visitor Information Centre and Library).
The blank wall
Brenton and Anthony Diener installing the mural
An Interpretive sign adjacent to the mural explains the original concept (2002) and the re-creation (2021-2023). Interpretive Sign – Click to download
KMTP gratefully acknowledges the voluntary installation of this mural by Brenton and Anthony Diener. The materials for this mural were funded by Light Regional Council, plus business and community donations to the KMT Project fund.
In January 2024, this mural was given the Council’s “Community Project of the Year” award. See story in this Post.
LUCAS ST / MINE MURAL
MILITARY MURAL
Clare Castle Hotel
COMMUNITY GALLERY FRONT
Celtic Festival
Rotary Mural
LIGHTHORSE MURAL
Mary MacKillop
POST OFFICE – FRONT
Post Office Beforehand
This was the first mural attempted on Aluminium sheets. This required considerable preparation by the Kapunda Gallery volunteers and mural supervisor and creator, DANNY MENZEL.
Post Office Completed
The design was drawn onto the panels and the initial painting done off-site by volunteers, under Danny’s supervision. He then ‘finished’ the painting and it was installed on-site, attached to a pre-fabricated steel framework.
Interpretive Sign – Click to download
