A striking new mural celebrating Kingborough’s coastline has been unveiled in Kingston, with local students helping bring the large-scale artwork to life.
Commissioned by Kingborough Council as part of an arts-based graffiti prevention initiative, the mural was designed by local street artist Jake Seven and created in collaboration with Kingston High School students during Term 1.
The artwork features a wedge-tailed eagle soaring above a coastal landscape that transitions from Kingston Beach to Blackmans Bay Beach.
Mayor Paula Wriedt said the project highlighted the role public art can play in enhancing shared spaces and engaging young people in positive ways.
“This project is a great example of how public art can enhance our shared spaces while providing meaningful learning opportunities for young people,” she said.
Students worked alongside the artist across several sessions, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to a piece that now forms part of the local streetscape.
Cr Wriedt said involving young people directly in the creative process helped foster respect for public spaces and encouraged positive approaches to street art.
“Public art like this not only deters graffiti but also creates a sense of pride and connection to place,” she said.
Urban design advocate Mark Donnellon said projects like the mural were part of a broader concept known as “placemaking”, where improvements to shared spaces can strengthen communities and local economies.
“Murals like this are not just about putting paint on a wall – they’re an investment in the whole area,” he said.
“They encourage people to spend time in a place, and that can flow through to supporting local businesses and future development.”
The mural has already attracted strong community feedback, with locals praising both the artwork and the involvement of students in its creation.
The mural is located next to the Kingston Health Centre, opposite the Kingborough Community Hub.
