The River Country Art Trail is five large-scale artworks in communities across the Murray River Shire.
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Public works in Barham, Moulamein, Moama, Tooleybuc and Mathoura have been created in collaboration with communities over the past 18 months.
Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie said the project highlighted the power of creativity to reshape familiar spaces.
“What were once everyday pieces of infrastructure ... have been transformed into striking landmarks that tell the story of our river country,” he said.
“The project demonstrates how creativity can breathe new life into familiar places, turning them into destinations that inspire both locals and visitors alike.
“Together, these works form a unique outdoor gallery. One that, we hope, will encourage people to travel between our towns, explore our landscapes and connect with local stories.”
The project began in 2024, with a range of artists submitting designs that were then voted on by communities involved.
Four mural artists were selected from 88 applicants, while 47 proposals were submitted for the Tooleybuc sculpture, with one artist ultimately chosen.
At the project’s launch, artists reflected on the design process, their collaboration with local communities and what they hoped audiences would take from the works.
Moama’s mural, by Hiroyasu Tsuri (also known as Twoone), draws on the town’s connection to nature and cultural heritage.
In Mathoura, Spanish artist Antonio Segura (Dulk) blended elements of fantasy with the local environment to inspire children to dream and visitors to explore the town.
Barham’s mural, by Gus Eagleton, combines realism and storytelling to showcase the town’s history and its connection to the Murray River.
In Moulamein, Khosnaran Khurelbaatar (Heesco) worked closely with the community to create a three-part piece highlighting the surrounding environment, the region’s agricultural roots and the town’s heritage.
A 110-metre sculpture in Tooleybuc, delivered by artist Stuart Green, depicts a figure reaching out to gather fruit as a tribute to the community’s agricultural richness.
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