MIKE MAKATRON

Mike Maka was born in the to the large Moloney clan of 12 siblings. Their farm for over 80 years in Arthurton still runs in the family to this day, with two of Mikes Uncles working the land. With a close connection to the Yorke Peninsula, Mike proposes the following concept for Edithburgh.

Edithburgh Concept: The Edithburgh concept begins with a wide array of coral sourced from of the local jetty, as well as a Striped Pyjama Squid, a Cuttlefish and the magnificent Leafy Sea Dragon. Contrasting the deep blue of the surf in the bottom section, the top of the work features a radiant sunrise backgrounding the White Bellied Sea Eagle and the endangered Far Eastern Curlew in dynamic stages of flight as well as the lighthouse darting up from the . Adorned with a subtle reference to 1856 establishment at the base.

Edithburgh Design Concept: (to scale/flat)

EDITHBURGH RESPONSE:

For the Edithburgh water tower I have chosen to propose a design that celebrates the magnificent beneath Edithburgh Jetty. Rich and buzzing natural hubs like the underwater garden at Edithburgh Jetty are increasingly rare and more essential than ever. Not only is this a bold, colourful and iconic landmark, it’s also one that demonstrates importance for the visibility and appreciation of Yorke Peninsula’s lively sea environment.

Not only will the mural locate and reference a unique natural wonder of Edithburgh, the curved surface of the tower itself will also be utilised in visually imitating the cylindrical Edithburgh Jetty pylons that harbour the colourful sea sponges and marine life. By wrapping the entire tower surface with hand painted bright, textural, patterned and highly detailed paintings of local coral, sponge and sea creatures, the artwork will invite the viewer into a grander than life experience of the nearby wonder. Enlarging the scale of the iconic native creatures such as the blue swimmer crab, leafy sea dragon, magpie perch, ornate cowfish etc, will create an educated narrative that engages both travellers and locals alike.

Selected fish, coral, crabs and a diver have been featured in the attached design as inspired by the third episode of Underwater SA series, hosted by Nigel Marsh, produced by Stuart Ireland. I’m also eager to engage with the community of Edithburgh in featuring any other favoured creatures that thrive amongst the Edithburgh Jetty pylons.

EDITHBURGH DESIGN CONCEPT:

To scale / flat