“Nil” – a name that might sound a little strange, but it’s the name that Australia’s street art icon, Clap Meataxe, has given to his masterpiece. You’re standing right in front of it. The mural is huge, taking up the entire side of a building. It covers the whole wall, leaving no space for anything else. It’s a vibrant explosion of colors and patterns, a world in itself. There are faces, animals, and strange, fantastical creatures. The artist has created a whole story, full of symbolism and hidden meanings, only waiting for you to decipher them. He named it “Nil” because he wants you to come with an empty mind and let the art speak to you. No previous knowledge, no preconceived notions. Here, in this mural, the story is waiting to be revealed, a blank canvas, ready for your interpretation.
Kororoit Creek
Is this where the river meets the sea? This is Kororoit Creek. It flows right here through Melbourne’s western suburbs