Following on from her work in Newcastle, Rebecca Murray has transformed the look of Beaumont Street Hamilton (New South Wales, Australia). Telephone pillars are now the Beaumont Street Pillar People, each distinct and reflecting the shops they sit outside of.
We discovered them on a Sunday morning walk down the street while getting a coffee. Well known for its eateries, the addition of street art adds to the fun of going to Beaumont Street.
Smaller electrical boxes haven’t been forgotten either, because each is transformed to a mouse sized building. It was fun to see what the next one would be painted as.
Decorating the pavement along Beaumont Street mosaics located outside many businesses add even more colour. Unfortunately, foot-traffic has damaged some of them over the years, but many are still in good condition. We are not sure which artist did the mosaics and planted boxes, but they are colourful and great to see.
While walking around, don’t forget to look up because there are some great old buildings there too. We enjoyed our Sunday morning walk here, great coffee and food, along with the great artwork.
Mosaic outside Scots KirkBeaumont Street MosaicDecorated Planter Box
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There are several places to find street art in Newcastle, although it is not as widespread as in other cities. In the city centre there is a collection in Morgan and Newcomen streets.
Civic Lane near the old Civic Railway Station also has some interesting art works on the backs of some buildings.
Further afield, you can find some great pieces at Hamilton and Wallsend.
In addition to the street art, Newcastle has some amazing sculptures scattered around the city, so keep an eye out for them.
New Street Art March 2021
Street Art in Darby Street
Street Art on Steel St
Street Art on Steel St Newcastle
City Centre Street Art
Street Art Morgan St
Motorbike Street Art 3 Morgan St
Sushi Street Art Morgan St
Bird Street Art 3 Morgan St Newcastle
14 Thorn St Newcastle
Old Masonic Lodge 14 Thorn St Newcastle
Street Art Thorn St Newcastle
Mosaic Laing Street Newcastle
Mosaic Laing Street Newcastle
Street Art Laing Street Newcastle
The Painter Street Art Union Lane Newcastle
The Cleaner Street Art Union Lane Newcastle
Old Post Office Sculpture Cnr Hunter and Bolton Streets Newcastle
Street Art 525 Hunter St
Raging Bull Street Art TAFE NSW Hunter St
David Bowie Street Art Hunter St.
Wolf Street Art 424 King St Newcastle
Skull Street Art 402 King St Newcastle
Rear of Rydges Newcastle, Workshop Way
Carpark Art 291 King St
Newcastle’s Pillar People
One of Newcastle’s initiatives to brighten up the city centre, is the Pillar People. These telecommunications pillars have been cleverly painted to represent local identities, or reflect the businesses they are located near.
There are over a dozen of them, see if you can find them all.
Pillar People Postman
Pillar People Judge
Groom in Penguin Suit
Pillar People
Pillar People Double Bass
Super G
Pillar People The Bride
Pillar People The Bride
Policeman and Dog Pillar People
The Pillar People Chef
The Pillar People Cnr Hunter and Watt Streets
Waitress Pillar People
Lord Mayor Joy Cumming Pillar People
Pillar People Ice Skater
Pillar People Ice Skater
Painted Power Boxes
In a similar initiative to the Pillar People, electrical boxes around the city have been decorated with nautical themes. They brighten up an otherwise dull box. Look for the amusing mice, painted on some.
Angelfish Power Box
Angelfish Power Box
Seal Power Box
Power Box
Penguin Power Box
Penguin Power Box
Deep Sea Power Box
Angel Fish Power Box
Hammerhead Shark Power Box
Dolphin Power Box
Octopus Power Box
Yellow Roses Power Box
White Roses Power Box
White Roses Power Box
Purple Roses Power Box
BNB Powerbox
Library Power Box
Chinese Dragon Power Box
Telephone Power Box
Apartment Power Box
Apartment Power Box
Telephone Power Box
Wally Wombat Power Box
Newcastle Sculptures
Climbers Sculptures 434 King St Newcastle
Sculpture Evolution 1 Scott St Newcastle
Paparazzi Sculpture 364 Hunter St Newcastle
Joy Cummins Statue Lord Mayor of Newcastle 1974-84, and Australia’s first female Lord Mayor Civic Station
Destiny Monument
Located on Newcastle Harbour on Dyke Point, Carrington, the Destiny Monument is difficult to reach because of its location. Dyke Point is part of the Newcastle Port Authority’s operating area with no public access permitted. The closest viewpoint from land is the Honeysuckle Footpath at Honeysuckle, where you can look across the harbour to the statue.
This nine metre tall bronze statue commemorates the 200th anniversary of Newcastle Port operations and was inspired by the figureheads of early sailing ships.
Destiny Statue on Newcastle Harbour
Hamilton and Wallsend Street Art
Located further from the city centre, these art works a more difficult to get to, as you will need a car. If driving past them, they are worth a stop to admire, as they brighten up and add interest to otherwise dull buildings.
Elephant Street Art 8 Donald St, Hamilton
Donald St Hamilton Opposite the Veterinary Clinic
Donald St Hamilton Opposite the Veterinary Clinic
Aboriginal Themed Artwork Smith Park 31 Boreas Rd, Hamilton North
Aboriginal Themed Artwork Smith Park 31 Boreas Rd, Hamilton North
