At 2 Collins St Tempe, Jasmine Sarin and Pilar Basa’s work 'Goolay’yari’ pays homage to the incredibly diverse flora and fauna of Cadigal Wangal Country and Goolay’yari river by which it sits.
Goolay'yari (2025) by Jasmine Sarin x Pilar Basa IG @jskooridesigns ǀ @pilar.basa
In the artists' words:
“We wanted to acknowledge the deep ongoing connection between people, place, and the natural world. Set at dusk on the river, Spoonbills stand peacefully by the water’s edge, while silhouettes of native grasses allude to the rich variety of flora that thrives along the riverbanks. Local species like the Little Bent-Wing Bat and the Grey-Headed Flying Fox skim the surface for water, as a cicada takes refuge amongst the leaves of a banksia. Along the base of the mural we use hands to represent those who have been before us, as well as a reminder of the deep history and stories that have existed here long before roads, buildings and houses.
Interwoven community symbols reflect the diversity of those who live here today and the many ways we connect with each other. Throughout the mural we have woven flowing connection lines, representing both the waterways and the cultural storylines that shape this land. Our intention for this mural is to speak to our shared belonging and responsibility, and to remind us that we are not separate from nature, but all are part of the story of this place and are in charge of its prosperity.”
Over at 203 Trafalgar St, Stanmore, Gadigal-man and Archibald finalist Jesse Wright (JESWRI) returned to his heartland to paint ‘Fly Peacock Fly’.
Fly Peacock Fly (2025) by Jeswri (Jesse Wright) IG @jeswri
“I’ve always loved the pageantry, cockiness, and flamboyance of peacocks — they show up, show off, and show out. For me, it’s never just about the subject I paint, but the conversations and subtleties that surround it. Peacocks aren’t made for long-distance flight, yet they still spread their wings. I feel the same way — always excited to fly back home and show off my new, colourful feathers. This work was inspired by the idea of taking action where people or systems won’t let you. In the immortal words of Marky Mark, “I’m a peacock — you gotta let me fly.”
Discover more Perfect Match street artworks during National Reconciliation Week, including Multitudes of Love by Kyra Kum-Sing, Ngurra, We Camp by Elbows and Chris Edwards, and We Reap What You Sow by Maddison Gibbs.
You can also visit Ashfield Town Hall to view the Ashfield Aboriginal Heritage Mural by Blak Douglas.