About This Project

Artist Kenny Pittock was commissioned by Chapel Street Traders Association to complete two murals, on the facade of MARS Gallery and adjacent wall of James Street, Windsor.

In response to current events and the corona virus, ‘Trying to leaf things better than we found them’ is an optimistic exploration of personal growth. ‘Life is like a box of crayons’ reflects a different aspect of this extremely challenging time.

Kenny Pittock’s artworks meander between the playful, the subversive and the serious.
Despite the informality of his works, Kenny’s works have an admirable artistic quality that continues to bring the viewer close. His tactile surfaces, pale fondant hues, and satirical Australian references reflect the familiar and the cherished. Kenny’s sentiment fits neatly with a practise that brings to life everyday objects, combines humour and optimism with wordplay and sensitivity, the works fuse commercial reality with artistic virtue, whilst both enticing and mirroring memories and moments.

Photography courtesy of Fiona Hamilton

Artist

Kenny Pittock

Title of Work

Trying to leaf things better than we found them

Life is like a box of crayons

Client

Chapel Street Traders Association

Location

James St, Windsor

Category
art projects, public art