Meredith Plain and Lachlan Plain
Ceramic and painted mural. 1996 and 2026
3m X 5m
This mural was a part of the original concept and design for the front of Bulleen Art & Garden in 1996 by Akira Takizawa, a highly regarded sculptor and designer.
.The sun of many faces , frog ponds, cockies, fish and dragons of the mural were created by Bulleen Art & Garden sculptor , Meredith Plain
in 1996.They represent the cultural and environmental diversity which can be found in the billabongs behind Bulleen Art & Garden and the surrounding community it is a part of.
This mural, first with a regal purple background, then a vibrant red background has become the face of Bulleen Art & Garden.
In 2026, after 30 years and many changes including NELP roadworks, the mural was renewed by Lachlan Plain. Lachlan’s painted design represents sunshine and ripples and reflects the ceramic elements (Lachlan Plain of Sanctum Studio has been integral in much of the art features at Bulleen Art & Garden. You can follow the progress of the mural here.
