Perth street art, paint the town red… green, blue & yellow

Stretching from the city centre to the suburbs, Perth street art is ever changing. Buildings and laneways are becoming urban tapestries of colour with street art revitalising our public spaces. What were once blank walls are now transforming into living landscapes, bringing colour and personality to the streets.

Although there is an abundance of street art in the city, it is now more and more apparent in suburban life. From Fremantle to Bassendean and Victoria Park our streets are becoming prettier with the addition of striking street art. If you’re not sure where to start to see some creative masterpieces, below we show you some suburban eye candy listed by suburb, to entice you out to begin your own search for some of Perth’s best street art.

Maylands

Move over Hosier Lane, Perth’s suburb of Maylands is ranked as one of the three coolest suburbs in Australia, thanks to its gritty and artisanal edge. You don’t have to walk far in Maylands to see spectacular street art transforming the buildings and laneways. Late last year paintball bandits hit the uber cool suburb of Maylands hitting many of the stunning murals. Luckily our photography captured these images forever.

On the side of Rifos in Maylands, painted by Samuel Kim

On the side of Gemma’s Health & Beauty Spa. Artist Daek Williams (This has since been vandalised and now the lower half is repainted)

Art by Shime in Maylands

Painted on the side of Henry on Eighth in Maylands by Jodee Knowles

Mount Lawley

Igniting the walls with bold geometric masterpieces and contemporary characters, local and international artists are revitalising otherwise blank and boring areas with some of the best street art in Perth.

Painted on Standby Cafe in Mt Lawley by Daek Williams

This amazing piece by Fieldey was defaced by paintball bandits

Painted by Melski behind Fresh Provisions in Mt Lawley

Inglewood

The bursts of colour on our walls could easily have you thinking these photos are from the hip and trendy Melbourne instead of Perth street art.

Colourful cow on the side of Sugar & Spice Inglewood. Artist Anya Brock

Artwork on Mondo Butchers in Inglewood recognising the Beaufort St trams from 1899-1958. Artist Melski

Striking musical mural in Mt Lawley by PablitoSomething. Can you name the musicians?

Bassendean

Many local businesses have commissioned some colourful murals to adorn the otherwise plain and boring sidewalls of their cafes and restaurants. One little cafe even had their dog painted on the wall, a little gesture that indicates this place is not only a great place for a coffee or bite to eat, but also a pet friendly place to take your canine best friend for a puppuccino and admire some Perth street art.

Painted on the side of the Bassendean Oriental Restaurant by Melski

Holly Rayes cafe in Bassendean. Artist Anya Brock

Victoria Park

But just as art speaks in different ways it is not an everlasting story. What is here today, may be painted over, defaced or the building demolished tomorrow. Maybe knowing that it may not be here forever is what makes us appreciate Perth street art more.

Painted by Fieldey on the side of Brando’s Pizza in Vic Park

Lady Poise painted this sassy lady on the side of the Bottle-O in Vic Park AKA Posier Lane

Posier Lane in Victoria Park, artist unknown

Be the change that you want to see in the world on a Victoria Park home by Konfucius Art By Destroy and Idol Motions

Jumping the Shark painted by Fieldey on the side of the Good Store in Vic Park

At the rear of the Good Store Vic Park you can see James Giddy’s colourful elephants

Painted on the side of Saigon Corner in Victoria Park by Graffiti Galaxi

Can be seen in the laneway of Hubert St Vic Park. Painted by Lynk Woolnough

Fremantle

Fremantle offers some striking murals, from colourful zebras on shop walls to privately commissioned murals on private houses. It also has some stunning grungier murals on the old Woolstores building. From Fremantle to Bassendean and Victoria Park our streets are becoming prettier with the addition of striking street art.

Colourful zebras painted by Anya Brock on the side of Ootong & Lincoln cafe Fremantle

On the side of a house in Fremantle by Lady Bananas, Lady Poise and Tomahawk

Large impression of an octopus on the front of the old WW2 Naval Store at the foot of Fremantle’s Cantonment Hill painted by Phlegm

Marine life mural at South Beach in South Fremantle

Perth street art is fun and vibrant as artists are being commissioned to brighten and rejuvenate otherwise lifeless walls. Artists are using walls of buildings and houses as canvases speaking directly to their audience.

There is something about illicit public artworks that is gaining genuine appreciation and acceptance and for as long as there are open spaces and a means for this creative expression I am sure it will be bombing our walls. Perth street art was once an underground movement and today is an accepted form where boring gritty laneways morph into colourful murals.

Claremont

Some amazing birdlife dons the subway in Claremont, by one of my favourite artists, Anya Brock.

Red tailed black cockatoo by Anya Brock under Claremont subway

Birds under bridge in Claremont by Anya Brock

Birds under bridge in Claremont by Anya Brock

Birds under bridge in Claremont by Anya Brock

Street art creates a cultural tourism allowing visitors to come to an area to experience and enjoy the artwork. Unlike a gallery, people can return to the area, increasing the economics by spending time and money in the many restaurants and cafes that commission local artists to create inspiring pieces. Street art is making its way and becoming a trend for backdrops in wedding photos.

Have you visited a cafe with some interesting street art? Do you know any suburbs I’ve missed that also have lots of buildings rejuvenated with murals? Which suburb do you think has the best Perth street art?

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