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Mitch Walder

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Sail Yards: An 18m high Homage.
Jane Bell Lane, QV Melbourne

Once laid a concrete slab where the Queen Victoria Hospital had been. Over time, the city - already a central meeting point for young people from all over greater Melbourne - saw this space gradually taken over by curious, creative minds who used it to test their limits through skateboarding and street culture.

As the spot grew in popularity, with DIY ramps becoming more ambitious and inventive, the City of Melbourne stepped in - partnering with the YMCA to officially recognise the space as the Sail Yards. Though its time was short, the skate park welcomed everyone. It became a hub for international pros, local legends, and young people honing their skills.

This moment of youth-led innovation and intuition became the inspiration for the mural’s concept and composition, with the hospital featured prominently as a nod to the site’s layered and meaningful past.

Thank you to @qvmelbourne and all the stakeholders for approving this project.
Curated by Eddie Zammit @eddiezammit - thanks for all your hard work and facilitating this project. Thanks also to @narellebayliss in this space.
@reseneaustralia - your paint is amazing and the delivery service impeccable.
Big Ash - my spotter and friend during this awesome by grueling 2 weeks! @cax_one
Video by @yoshi_travel_ - you are one cool dude. Thanks for bringing your incredible skills to presenting this piece.
@3000podcast for your insightful resource into this era of Melbourne and skating including so many skaters that forged the legend of this spot.

#mitchwalder #sailyards #sailyardsmural #melbournemural #melbournestreetart #qvmelbourne #janebelllane #melbourne #cityofmelbourne #goskatingeveryday #melbourneskateboarding #skate #mural #paint taken in QV Melbourne by @mitchwalder

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Try this one again lol #trialreel #fishing #journey #repeat #comical by @mitchwalder

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Oh hey! #digitalsketchbook #picture #red #printideas #mitchwalder by @mitchwalder

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Currently casting characters from my paintings in a new hit show “Nothing” #comingsoon #nothing #paintingtv #mitchwalder# by @mitchwalder

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Boogie #digitalsketchbook #postaday #bedroomposter #explore #mitchwalder by @mitchwalder

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Oh Luigi #luigi #headlesschook #mariobros #2011 #mitchwalder by @mitchwalder

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Lucky Charm #digitalsketchbook #luckycharm #posters #drawing #magic by @mitchwalder

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8 days ago

ASMR #asmr #tapeasmr #tape #explore #painting by @mitchwalder

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9 days ago

One of my fave out of this series. Scroll to the last dude #digitalsketchbook #digitalmarketingstrategy #top5 #illustrations #mitchwalder by @mitchwalder

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9 days ago

Just a little breather from everything #breathe #stepback #clearmind #whimsical #illustration by @mitchwalder

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Peace Dude #digitalsketchbook #graphictiles #aqua #characters #symmetry by @mitchwalder

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11 days ago

The World at your Fingertips #clydeplayselectricbass #jjcale #tonsleyinnovationdistrict #innovation #mural by @mitchwalder

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