As vibrant as their colors and as lively as their design, the City of Glenorchy is now a City filled with the mixture of arts and creativity. 

Showcasing the skills and artistry of the people of Glenorchy, the Corridor of Modern Art (COMA) upgraded the everyday route of Tasmanians into a colorful ride. Being a breath of fresh air in the City, COMA is a new street art project to activate the Intercity Cycleway from Moonah to MONA.

According to the Glenorchy City Council website, this project aims “to transform the rail corridor into a corridor of modern art, creating a destination in itself that invites residents and tourists to traverse a vibrant corridor of colourful installations and artwork.”

Prior to this, the Glenorchy City Council in partnership with Vibrance, opened an application program for aspiring Tasmanian artists who would want to take part in this project. Out of more than seventy (70) artists, ten (10) Tasmanians stood out and were chosen for the final spots and after some careful deliberation–three (3) of them turned out to be  Glenorchy residents. (Woooohooo, right in our backyard!!!)

More than a tourism asset for the City, COMA also showcases the talent of the following local artists: Todd Jacobson, Ben Jacobson, Neils Oeltjen, Jamin, Tom O’Hern, Sarah Wells, Tom Deams (Our building also  shares some of Deams  awesome artwork), Bec Adamczewski, Jennifer Tyers, and Joel Gadja. 

“This is an exciting opportunity for artists to have their work included in the first stages of a new art and tourism landmark that will sit alongside MONA, exposing artists’ work to national and international audiences.”

With this, ten (10) awesome new murals have been  placed in six (6) locations along the Hobart Intercity Cycleway; the shared-use commuter and recreational ‘bike track’ that extends 15 kms from Claremont in the North through the Hobart Regatta Grounds, that provides access to the city .

As you can tell from the DEAMS piece that is pride of place on our building at 414 Main Road, Glenorchy, we are big fans of adding colour and vibrance to our urban environments, so we thought we might cover off on some of these artworks in this Community Spotlight  blog- we’ll feature some of the favorites of our Team at 4one4 Property Co. (and we’ve gotta be honest we did have a hard time choosing; we love all of them!!!)

FreekShow (Sarah Wells)

Location: Corridor of Modern Art, Intercity Cycleway. Back of Boating Camping Fishing, Derwent Park.

This iconic friendly giant character by Sarah Wells will surely tickle our childhood memories of fictions and fantasies. Even those kids at heart would want to visit BCF Moonah, near Derwent Park Rd, to see this creation in person.

Follow FreekShow on Instagram @freekshow_

Located along with other three (3) exceptional works of art in the same wall, this masterpiece of Joel Gadja truly is a notable output. Its colors and details will surely captivate one’s attention. If you happen to pass by BCF Moonah, near Derwent Park Rd., don’t forget to check this out. 

Jamin

Location: Corridor of Modern Art, Intercity Cycleway. Back of Northgate Shopping Centre, King George V Ave, Glenorchy.

Jamin’s love of birds is reflected in his creative output. With the right amount of attention to details blended with his affection to nature, this mural located at the back of Northgate at Anfield St, Glenorchy, came to life. 

Follow Jamin on Instagram @jamin.artist http://www.jamin.com.au/

Todd Jacobson

Location: Corridor of Modern Art, Intercity Cycleway. Underpass under Brooker Hwy, Berriedale.

From the then dreary vibe of the Berriedale underpass, this futuristic-looking work of art gave the place a different taste. Todd Jacobson used strong orange and purple to make the output stand out from its surroundings–giving out positive energy. 

Follow Toddon Instagram @drainbead_

Tom O’Hern

Even from afar, you’ll definitely notice this work of art. As quirky as it seems, this bright yellow and red smiling face catches people’s attention. With a touch of his own signature style, Tom O’Hern accomplished this at 237 Main Rd, Derwent Park.

Follow Tom on Instagram @tomohernia

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Vibrance, the partner organisation for this project, is known to support Tasmanian creatives working in street art and graffiti, bringing colors to the walls. It has held festivals in Hobart that have transformed disused wall space into public art that brightens the city and creates points of interest for tourists. The idea behind COMA is to do the same for the cycleway.

“This project will breathe new life into a much-utilised transport corridor; attracting visitors to our CBDs, encouraging cycling and activity along the cycleway, and creating a sense of pride for our local community.”

For over forty (40) years, the Glenorchy City Council has led arts and cultural activities in the city. Along with the development of the GCC Community Plan 2015-2040 which highlights that the arts and culture should continuously be highly valued with an emphasis on their development. 

“One of the top five priorities for the community as expressed in the Community Plan is to be the hub for arts and culture in Tasmania and to forge a national and international reputation as a leading destination for arts tourism.”

Over the decades, the Glenorchy City Council is still true to its commitment: “We are a proud city, a city of arts; of opportunity; of partnerships; a city that makes exciting things happen.”

To see the other stunning wall arts, you can follow the project on Instagram @CorridorOfModernArt or head to https://glenorchyarts.com.au/corridor_of_modern_art/

Let us know which one is your favorite (we’re certain you’re going to have a hard time choosing, too!).