Jan Juc artist creates inspirational mural

A JAN Juc artist hopes her colourful piece of public art is inspirational and honours those who are fighting and have survived brain and breast cancer.
Hyper-realism artist Kirsten Walsh was commissioned by Newtown fine art studio Bells Fine Art to paint the mural on the side of Bakers Delight in Geelong West.
The mural covers 10 metres of wall and features three life-like faces: the pink muse depicting a woman fighting breast cancer, a green beanie muse depicting a survivor of brain cancer, and the face of a child, blowing a dandelion as a wish of hope for the other two muses.
“I was so honoured to be chosen to by Bells Fine Art to do this mural. My work is super realistic, which was the style we felt would really speak to the community,” Walsh said.
“My inspiration was to show the community how beautiful, yet fragile these brave women can be when fighting this insidious disease.
“The artwork depicts how, in the face of adversity and their own mortality, they can bring joy and happiness to all those around them.
“I want these women to be a source of inspiration for other sufferers and our future generations that follow them.”

Bells Fine Art curator and studio director Belinda White said Walsh was selected for her impressive realistic style and for the sheer energy and passion she poured into her work.
“It’s impressive to have an artist of Kirsten’s talent right here on our doorstep.
“We see mural art as an effective avenue to give back to the community. Bells Fine Art is committed to supporting artists in the local community and showcasing their talent, we love Kirsten’s commitment to her craft, its so inspiring and we are so lucky to have an artist of her calibre living here.”
Bells Fine Art is looking for more businesses to come forward in the Surf Coast and Geelong area to commission more murals as an opportunity to create a street art movement in the region. Head to bellsfineart.com.au.