Stafford artist Rachel Bradley has transformed a suburban traffic signal box into a tribute to local parks through Brisbane City Council’s community art program, Artforce Brisbane.
Her artwork, Four Runs and a Furball, is displayed on Ellison Road at Marchant Park.
Rachel, 29, said the artwork depicted a friendly game of cricket on the park’s ovals, alongside a dog inspired by her own Swiss shepherd, Kimba.
“I wanted to capture the clear skies of a perfect summer day, with fluffy white clouds to convey a sense of joy and calm,” she said. “The shapes are bold and easily understandable while being colourful and fun.
“I wanted to paint something on the box that represented the area. So, looking at Marchant Park…cricket was the obvious choice.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to paint this for my community and for the support from Council’s Artforce program.”
Rachel, an art-lover since childhood, said she held a deep appreciation for local parks.
“I’ve seen Chermside develop from the little group of shops to what it is now, and regularly played in the park next door growing up,” she said. “I am a landscape architect now, so I think this love for parks has shaped me.”
Marchant Ward Councillor Danita Parry said Rachel’s finished artwork was a beautiful addition to the local area.
“Public artwork like this brings an everyday piece of infrastructure to life and proudly recognises a community space that’s been part of our area for over a century,” Cr Parry said.
More information at Artforce.
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