
The view from BOOMERANG
No.1's window is amazing – Baxter Park has never looked better! The ghost of
the Tay Whale is splashing about in a puddle. A group of young footballers are
seconds away from being beamed aboard a spaceship, but fear not – Stobie Man is
patrolling the skies and is sure to put a stop to the Martians’ plan! If you
look carefully, you can see Frankenstein and Dennis the Menace in the park,
too!
Of course, this is not
a real view but the product of a mural that members of BOOMERANG No.1's art
club have been working on. Artists Andrew Maclean and Simon Reekie worked with
the group to come up with ideas and plan a mural. Young art club member
Ellie-Jean came up with the idea of a window to another place; the other
members of the club thought Baxter Park was an ideal scenic local spot. They
also came up with ideas for the painted views in front of and behind the
window. A cat sits on a shelf looking out at the birds, while Ellie-Jean peers
back in to the BOOMERANG club. Artist Amanda Lambert, supported by the art club
members, made the ideas come to life! The young artists helped Amanda draw and
paint the wall, creating an artwork that is fun and celebrates the local area.
Andrew