Mural at heritage-listed Yurunga
Heritage-listed Yurunga Homestead at Rainbow is now home to a new external mural as a result of a Federal Government Regional Art Fund grant.
Rainbow artist Belinda Eckermann has produced the mural that tells the history of Yurunga Homestead.
Hindmarsh Shire Council engaged Eckermann as part of The Quick Response grant, designed to help regional artists impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eckermann has previously been involved in other public artworks in Rainbow.
“I designed the mural to tell the story of the two families who owned Yurunga and decided to represent it in sepia-black and white to fit with the times,” she said.
“Painting this mural was challenging due to the complexity involved in each image, rather than the scale.
“There are 14 images, all of which are like a painting in their own right.”
Hindmarsh mayor Melanie Albrecht said the scale of the mural was impressive and the colour choice evoked nostalgia.
“Belinda has painted a beautiful mural that is testament to the lives of these families,” she said.
“The mural captures many elements of a time gone by.
“It is an extraordinary work of art the Hindmarsh community is very fortunate to be able to showcase.”
The mural is on three panels, which have been attached to the side of a shipping container used for storage while restoration projects take place at the homestead.
It is visible from outside the property when the homestead is closed, but is best viewed in conjunction with a visit and tour of Yurunga.
The mural also adds to Rainbow town murals, extending the Federal Street mural trail to Yurunga.