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Tuesday, 29 May 2012

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the north end of bondi beach & the beautiful mosaic wall that borders the kids pool. after i posted about this last year here this was a comment i received from the artist responsible for creating this amazing artwork in the 1980's.


Hello I am the artist that was commissioned to make this mural. My name is on the plaque at the end. It took one year to produce this mural with approx. 500 volunteers and I was only paid for 6 months work. My name is Suzanne Holman and this is the largest community mural in the world. 
Its suffering the salt air and wave action and many of the glazes have dissapeared on it but I am glad you all like it. Thank you
Suzanne


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24 comments:

  1. Kaybe29 May 2012 at 07:25

    There's that awesome pool again. The mosiac is amazing. I love that is was a come-unity project. Just beautiful.

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  2. Elna29 May 2012 at 07:32

    I love these sea colors and beautiful pictures, I wish I was there.

    Hugs
    Elna

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  3. Ariadne29 May 2012 at 07:52

    What a wonderful mosaic! It reminds me of Gaudi's mosaics in Barcelona, Spain!Lovely! Sea glass and sea tiles must have been used in it too as far as I can see!AriadnefromGreece!

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  4. Danielle29 May 2012 at 09:01

    That mosaic is so beautiful.

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  5. Suz29 May 2012 at 10:13

    Oh, how you inspire me! Beautiful third shot and the mosaic is incredible!

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  6. Scandi Coast Home29 May 2012 at 11:34

    Hi Cheryl,
    I LOVE these colours of the sea......so inspiring!!!
    Tania xx

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  7. Kate Nyquist29 May 2012 at 13:38

    beautiful colours and pics. love mosaics in blues and greens :) Kate x

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  8. Tales of a Tai Tai29 May 2012 at 15:01

    I never get sick of seeing pictures of that place, that water. So blue. So beautiful x

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  9. Unknown29 May 2012 at 16:42

    Beautiful! xo K

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  10. Flotsam Friends29 May 2012 at 20:11

    Just beautiful! I particularly adore those mosaics. I hope they maintain them and pay her well to do so! The most amazing beach mosaics I've seen. Pxxxxxx

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  12. Karla {Ironmum Karla}29 May 2012 at 20:58

    Great, and how good that she reads your blog! Love hearing the story behind the story.x

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  13. Susan @ Real Girl Designs29 May 2012 at 21:15

    Isn't it amazing that the artist responded to your post! How awesome is that? I'm sorry she only got paid for half the work, though. :(

    Great images!

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  14. Radostina // 79ideas.org30 May 2012 at 01:39

    Oh, so beautiful pictures and great colors. Thank you for the inspiration.
    Greetings from Prague,
    Radostina

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  15. Desire Empire30 May 2012 at 07:10

    How lovely that the artist got in contact. The council should pay to have it restored by Suzanne. And perhaps pay her accordingly this time. Government can be so shot sighted can they not?

    Carolyn
    PS your shots are lovely

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  16. Liz @ Quirky Vistas30 May 2012 at 10:42

    Thank you for sharing your inspirational vantage point with us! I found you at Savvy Southern Style.
    Liz

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  17. Angie30 May 2012 at 10:49

    Beautiful post! Love that the artist found you! Great story~Angie

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  18. Lee Caroline - A World of Inspiration30 May 2012 at 19:28

    What a lovely post and what a beautiful blog. I am a kiwi blogger, I hope you get the chance to visit my blog. Your gorgeous soft blue colours and seaside image on Savvy Souther styles Linky drew my attention. So glad I came over to check your blog, will start following you.

    Lee ☺

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  19. Pearl Maple30 May 2012 at 19:59

    mosaic work is a delightful sight, so many pretty colours and details all working together

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  20. Deb Hrabik31 May 2012 at 06:06

    Loving all of the aqua goodness! I love the water, but mine is a lake in Nebraska!lol
    Deb@LakeGirlPaints

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  21. the quiet murmur of gentle things31 May 2012 at 11:22

    i needed this today!!! oh how i miss the beach being in the desert...thankyou!!!

    her billowing heart :)

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  22. Rose West31 May 2012 at 12:39

    These are the colors that make me excited!

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  23. Blooming Rose Musings1 June 2012 at 11:52

    The colors are amazing. They can't help but make you feel good! That is so interesting about the mosaic and that the artist told you the story. What a fabulous community project.
    Wonderful post!
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  24. Brenda5 June 2012 at 23:49

    I live in s florida and love your photos! I love the beach and you captured the colors and the feel beautifully. love the mural and the artist comment! thanks for sharing!

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