Life Cycle of the Yeperenye Caterpillar

Alice Springs Public Art

Yeperenye caterpillar and moth by – artist Jimmy DVATE / assisting artist Mark Twohig, Jesse Bell / steel sculpture artist Janine Stanton / Scientist Fiona Walsh

In October 2018, as part of the Alice Springs Street Art Festival, the magnificent mural depicting the ‘Life Cycle of the Yeperenye Caterpillar‘ was created.

Conversation to create the mural started more then a year earlier, in talks between Yeperenye Shopping Centre and Red Hot Arts Alice Spring, with the initial ideas to leverage the Yeperenye brand and its association to the local Yeperenye caterpillar and moth. The caterpillar itself was already the mascot for the centre and has a strong cultural relationship in the region.

“We rarely consider shopping centres to be the iconic buildings in an urban environment. Yet as can be seen through this example of partnering with the arts, we can transform these otherwise large plain buildings into something of international interest. Why isn’t your shopping centre an Instagramable tourist destination?” said Cy Starkman – General Manager Red Hot Arts Alice Springs.

Fiona Walsh a local scientist was key in designing the iconic mural, with access to information and photos about the different stages of life of the caterpillar. Fiona’s photos were used by the lead artist from Melbourne, Jimmy DVATE to assemble the design and select colours.

Due to the massive 420m² size of the artwork, Jimmy was supported by local artist Mark Twohig and Darwin artist Jesse Bell. The final element, steel sculptures of the moth were created by local artist Janine Stanton as part of the centre’s 30th year celebrations.

Check out our Alice Springs Street Art Festival > Yeperenye caterpillar and moth

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