The latest instalment of Shellharbour City Council's Art in Unexpected Places bus shelter program has come straight from the heart and mind of Albion Park's own, Ian Morrison.
Caption: Ian Morrison, the man behind Shellharbour's latest bus stop artworks. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.
Mr Morrison's works feature beautiful landscapes of various locations including Lake Illawarra, Barrack Point, the Farm, Bushrangers Bay, and Bass Point.
Best known locally as Minister at Shellharbour Anglican Church, Mr Morrison's passion for design began during his architecture studies. After finishing work as an architect and studying theology, he started painting as a hobby and as an outlet for creative energy.
"Creating images like this has been a pastime I have enjoyed to help my family remember fond places we have holidayed, or locations of great sentiment," Mr Morrison said.
"All of the artworks I have made have been inspired from photos I have taken while riding my bike around the Shellharbour region."
Between February-April, the region's bus shelters will feature the works of Mr Morrison, whose images show a genuine love for the Shellharbour region.
The Art in Unexpected Places program features a new artist quarterly to provide ongoing opportunities, as well as display visual delights for visitors and locals to connect with.
Shellharbour City Council Mayor Chris Homer said the latest instalment of the Art in Unexpected Places program again showcased the creative spark that exists within the community.
"The Art in Unexpected Places program continues to deliver, giving the Shellharbour region a fresh spark in places where you would least suspect it," Mayor Homer said.
Locations:
- 211 Princes Highway, Rotary Park, Albion Park Rail
- Shellharbour Primary School - Mary St, Shellharbour
- Lake Entrance Road (Wattle Road intersection)
- 128 Shellharbour Road, Warilla
The Art in Unexpected Places program will showcase new artwork in May.
Stay up to date with opportunities for artists by signing up to Council's Art and Culture Newsletter. To learn more about the Art in Unexpected Places program to view previous artworks that have been displayed, visit Council's website.
