'We Are Here' On Foley Street

'We Are Here' On Foley Street

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Posted 2013-06-12 by Wendy follow
Foley Street, a back street off Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, has been transformed to a massive wall mural. It's colourful, bold, and unique. You may wonder why. As part of the City of Sydney's annual Streetware program, 'We Are Here' is a collective work of a group of artists to bring a makeover of Foley Street, taking you through the rich history of the local area.

'We Are Here' is curated by Juliet Rosser, the director of Platform 72. The mural is 15 metres high and 75 metres long running along the walls of Foley Street, thanks to the beautiful execution of artists Sarah Howell, Dylan Demarchi, The Dirt, byrd and Gui Andrade. Their collaboration brings the mural and its stories to life.

The street parade enables you to experience a great journey through the stories and history of the local area. The vibrant representation and motifs make this unique mural truly captivating.

The mural starts with featuring a gigantic hand in the artwork by The Dirt and Gui Andrade. This signifies the hand of the worker, artist, craftsmen, gardener and builder.


Wondering how Foley Street came to be named? You are introduced to Larry Foley (1849-1917), an Australian boxer featured at the beginning of the parade route.

Following the introduction of the character, you can find the artwork titled 'The traditional owners and custodians of the land', which shows you the imagination of the land during the pre-invasion eva with prevalence of native animals and flora. I found it's a bit weird but it's something different.


Next to it, you can find the artwork titled 'War and peace'. As its name suggests, it represents victory celebrations and anti-war protests.


With reference to the guide map, this section is about federation celebrations.


Continuing with my exploration is the scene that reveals thriving business in the late nineteenth century business. A beautifully executed artwork.


The mural finishes with another gigantic hand in the artwork but it is a 'victory' sign this time.


The images that I have shown are only partial sections of the mural. There is much more to see. If you would like to find out more about the stories and the motifs shown in the artwork, you can view the guide from the program website. Go check out to enjoy your exploration.

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