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Ms Rodriguez said she loved working on the project which was developed by the Surf Coast Shire where she is an arts support officer working alongside arts development officer Harriet Gaffney who designed the Arts Trail program.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love the Paste Ups because it\u2019s a public art project it just gives a lot of exposure to the artists themselves,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo many projects and exhibitions have been cancelled so artists and performers have been among the biggest sufferers during lockdowns.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven when we have been putting them up, we have got a really good response from the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was good to put the name of the artist and have the artist looking out to the community because it is often surfing or sports that bring a lot of attention to the area and sometimes people forget there is a really big creative community on the Surf Coast.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each large-scale portrait includes the artist\u2019s name and art medium. There is also a QR code linked to their website or socials, with members of the public asked to show their support for the amazing artists involved in the project.<\/p>\n
The Surf Coast Arts Trail was due to be held on August 6-10.<\/p>\n
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Surf Coast Shire mayor Libby Stapleton said the pandemic has had a huge impact on local artists and creatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cCOVID outbreaks have meant we\u2019ve had to cancel the Surf Coast Arts Trail two years in a row,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe arts trail is such an important event that generates commissions and income for more than 200 visual artists across our shire.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey need our support more than ever, so please head to surfcoastartstrail.com.au to see their incredible work.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The 10th annual Surf Coast Arts Trail might have been cancelled due to COVID but the team involved has found a way to keep the creativity flowing in the community. The Paste Up project is keeping the spirit of the trail alive, with 40 striking black and white portraits of local artists captured by photographer […]<\/p>\n