Behind the Art
Behind the Art
The Social Crew
Curated by creative studio, The Social Crew, this audio series shares with the listener insight into the stories behind our art projects and the artists works. Hear from mural artists about their practice and creative process, from locals about the land on which you stand and from us about why we have popped up in this location. A selection of audio pieces, conversations, stories and learnings to be shared and enjoyed. For images of the works visit www.thesocialcrewevents.com or visit us on Instagram @thesocialcrew.
Under the Surface | ALICE PEPPER x MEGGS
Welcome to 'Under the Surface' public art experience on GunaiKurnai Country / East Gippsland, created and produced by us, The Social Crew. This project aims to draw attention to the natural environment, develop a better understanding of shared storytelling of Indigenous history, connect and grow human relationships with the land through art. In this episode, you'll hear about the creative and design process behind the underpass mural located in Nowa Nowa by both Alice Pepper & MEGGS. To learn more about the project please visit www.thesocialcrewevents.com or @thesocialcrew 
Sep 2, 2022
4 min
Under the Surface | LING
Welcome to 'Under the Surface' public art experience on GunaiKurnai Country / East Gippsland, created and produced by us, The Social Crew. This project aims to draw attention to the natural environment, develop a better understanding of shared storytelling of Indigenous history, connect and grow human relationships with the land through art. In this episode, you'll hear about the creative and design process behind the mural located at Orbost Butter Factory by LING. To learn more about the project please visit www.thesocialcrewevents.com or @thesocialcrew
Sep 2, 2022
4 min
Under the Surface | MINNA LEUNIG
Welcome to 'Under the Surface' public art experience on GunaiKurnai Country / East Gippsland, created and produced by us, The Social Crew. This project aims to draw attention to the natural environment, develop a better understanding of shared storytelling of Indigenous history, connect and grow human relationships with the land through art. In this episode, you'll hear about the creative and design process behind the mural at Partelli's Crossing, Tostaree by Minna Leunig.  To learn more about the project please visit www.thesocialcrewevents.com or @thesocialcrew
Sep 2, 2022
4 min
Borun and Tuk | GunaiKurnai Creation Story
On the grounds of Toora Primary School, you will find a beautiful sculpture depicting Borun the Pelican, his bark canoe and Tuk the Musk Duck. Borun and Tuk are the father and mother of the five clans of the GunaiKurnai people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding Toora. In this audio, you’ll hear Toora PS student Jerara, a proud Kamilaroi person, retell the Borun and Tuk creation story of how the GunaiKurnai came to this area. -------- Sculpture by Grant Flather Audio by Jerara Duroux Sponsored be RATCH-Australia Supported by The Social Crew
Jul 4, 2022
1 min
Toora, South Gippsland | KAFF-EINE
The second instalment of the new public art experience for the South Gippsland region in Victoria, created and produced by us, The Social Crew. This project aims to not only revive spaces, but provide youth in small townships with big opportunities. We engaged the internationally renowned artist Kaff-eine with assistance from local Gippsland artist Melanie Caple to paint a mural and lead a 'Colour by numbers', located in the township of Toora. The mural can be found on the walls of The Toora Primary School's Gym, The mural presented in her signature stylised characters, Kaff-eine drew inspiration from nearby Snake Island in a re-imagining of the annual cattle muster.  In this episode, you'll hear about the creative and design process behind the mural from Kaff-eine. To learn more about the project please visit www.thesocialcrewevents.com or @thesocialcrew
Mar 22, 2022
2 min
Korumburra, South Gippsland | GHOSTPATROL x BONSAI
The first instalment of the new public art experience for the South Gippsland region in Victoria, created and produced by us, The Social Crew.  We engaged the artist's Ghostpatrol and Bonsai to paint a mural, located on the side of The Borough Dept Store in Korumburra, bringing bright pops of colour and showcasing the local youth’s perspective of what represents the town. In this episode, you'll hear about the creative and design process behind the mural from David Booth aka Ghostpatrol. To learn more about the project please visit www.thesocialcrewevents.com or @thesocialcrew
Dec 16, 2021
3 min