PINK LAKE
The lake is not always pink in color but the distinctive color of the water changes as a result of green alga Dunaliella salina, halobacterium Halobacteria cutirubrum, and/or high concentration of brine prawn
AURORA
The diffuse aurora is a featureless glow in the sky that may not be visible to the naked eye, even on a dark night. It defines the extent of the auroral zone. The discrete auroras are sharply defined features within the diffuse aurora that vary in brightness from just barely visible to the naked eye, to bright enough to read a newspaper by at night.
AURORA
The diffuse aurora is a featureless glow in the sky that may not be visible to the naked eye, even on a dark night. It defines the extent of the auroral zone. The discrete auroras are sharply defined features within the diffuse aurora that vary in brightness from just barely visible to the naked eye, to bright enough to read a newspaper by at night.
Port Macquarie, NSW
Phillips Lane Mural
An Interactive Public Art Experience in the Heart of the CBD
Port Macquarie Hastings Council commissioned INDO the Artist to transform
a once-overlooked laneway into a vibrant, interactive destination—an artwork that invites locals and visitors to engage, reflect, and celebrate the essence of the Mid North Coast.
Stretching 27 metres long and 3 metres high, this mural is more than just a beautiful wall
it’s a full sensory experience designed to welcome everyone with colour, culture, and connection. Anchored by vibrant typography reading “PORT MAC,” the mural leads you into
a joyful visual story.
At its centre, a life-sized butterfly invites visitors to step into the artwork and snap a photo symbolising transformation, play, and freedom. Further along, a swing seat was painted into the wall, offering another whimsical, photo-friendly feature. The mural concludes with a powerful face—a striking portrait that grounds the entire piece as a work of street art in its truest form.
This mural now serves as a cultural landmark and live event backdrop—home to the
annual Port Macquarie ArtWalk, council activations, and local celebrations. It has quickly become an ‘Insta-worthy’ hotspot, drawing people into the CBD and increasing foot traffic for surrounding businesses.
The project was part of Permit, Plug, Play—an initiative from NSW Transport supporting creative councils to reimagine their public spaces. Phillips Lane, nestled between Peach Tree Walk and Colonial Arcade, has gone from hidden passage to cultural laneway of dreams.
Project Goals & Impact:
INDO’s mural helped ignite this vision—with street art energy, interactive storytelling, and a sense of playful discovery that transforms how people experience this part of town.
Theme: Interactive Mural Art | Urban Placemaking
Medium: Enamel Spray Paint
Budget Range: $22,000
Location: Phillips Lane, Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast NSW
Newsmedia Links: https://portmacquarie.newsofthearea.com.au/port-macquaries-phillips-lane-comes-alive-with-art?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Newsmedia Links: https://portmacquarie.newsofthearea.com.au/phillips-lane-comes-alive-with-colour-and-creativity-during-artwalk?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Port Macquarie Hastings Council commissioned INDO the Artist to transform
a once-overlooked laneway into a vibrant, interactive destination—an artwork that invites locals and visitors to engage, reflect, and celebrate the essence of the Mid North Coast.
Stretching 27 metres long and 3 metres high, this mural is more than just a beautiful wall
it’s a full sensory experience designed to welcome everyone with colour, culture, and connection. Anchored by vibrant typography reading “PORT MAC,” the mural leads you into
a joyful visual story.
At its centre, a life-sized butterfly invites visitors to step into the artwork and snap a photo symbolising transformation, play, and freedom. Further along, a swing seat was painted into the wall, offering another whimsical, photo-friendly feature. The mural concludes with a powerful face—a striking portrait that grounds the entire piece as a work of street art in its truest form.
This mural now serves as a cultural landmark and live event backdrop—home to the
annual Port Macquarie ArtWalk, council activations, and local celebrations. It has quickly become an ‘Insta-worthy’ hotspot, drawing people into the CBD and increasing foot traffic for surrounding businesses.
The project was part of Permit, Plug, Play—an initiative from NSW Transport supporting creative councils to reimagine their public spaces. Phillips Lane, nestled between Peach Tree Walk and Colonial Arcade, has gone from hidden passage to cultural laneway of dreams.
Project Goals & Impact:
- Celebrate and showcase local stories and creative talent
- Enhance the CBD’s cultural experience for residents and visitors
- Attract foot traffic and support nearby businesses
- Offer a highly shareable, interactive public art installation
- Activate overlooked urban spaces and breathe life into the everyday
INDO’s mural helped ignite this vision—with street art energy, interactive storytelling, and a sense of playful discovery that transforms how people experience this part of town.
Theme: Interactive Mural Art | Urban Placemaking
Medium: Enamel Spray Paint
Budget Range: $22,000
Location: Phillips Lane, Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast NSW
Newsmedia Links: https://portmacquarie.newsofthearea.com.au/port-macquaries-phillips-lane-comes-alive-with-art?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Newsmedia Links: https://portmacquarie.newsofthearea.com.au/phillips-lane-comes-alive-with-colour-and-creativity-during-artwalk?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Brendale, Brisbane, QLD
Umbrella Girl The Sheds Mural
With a goal to expand our creative practice and take on larger-scale mural work, we entered a public art competition hosted by The Wattle Group in Brisbane. The brief was to transform a massive 32m x 9m corrugated shed in the heart of Brendale’s industrial precinct
—a bold canvas calling for impact.
We were proud to be selected as the winning artists. Although the prize offered was below standard market rates, we saw this as a valuable opportunity—a paid creative residency of sorts—to push our craft, gain exposure, and connect with a new audience.
The final mural, titled The Umbrella Girl, is based on an original INDO painting and reimagined at monumental scale. It features a powerful feminine figure holding an umbrella, set against a vibrant graffiti backdrop. The surrounding typography is layered with words like hope, grace, love, inspiration, and joy—blending gritty street energy with uplifting messaging.
The process also invited collaboration from the tenants and local community, whose input helped shape the spirit of the wall. Among the suggestions was a tribute to the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.—a nod to the global influence of urban music and culture.
The finished piece stands as a bold statement of contemporary street art—immersive, inspiring, and culturally rich. Nestled in an unassuming industrial pocket, it offers a powerful surprise for visitors—transforming a simple shed into a creative landmark and giving the space a youthful, progressive energy.
Theme: Urban Graffiti | Contemporary Street Art | Positive Messaging
Medium: Enamel Spray Paint
Budget Range: $50,000–$60,000
Location: Brendale, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Website : https://www.theshedsatbrendale.com.au/mural
Company: https://www.wattlerun.com.au/post/the-sheds-at-brendale
—a bold canvas calling for impact.
We were proud to be selected as the winning artists. Although the prize offered was below standard market rates, we saw this as a valuable opportunity—a paid creative residency of sorts—to push our craft, gain exposure, and connect with a new audience.
The final mural, titled The Umbrella Girl, is based on an original INDO painting and reimagined at monumental scale. It features a powerful feminine figure holding an umbrella, set against a vibrant graffiti backdrop. The surrounding typography is layered with words like hope, grace, love, inspiration, and joy—blending gritty street energy with uplifting messaging.
The process also invited collaboration from the tenants and local community, whose input helped shape the spirit of the wall. Among the suggestions was a tribute to the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.—a nod to the global influence of urban music and culture.
The finished piece stands as a bold statement of contemporary street art—immersive, inspiring, and culturally rich. Nestled in an unassuming industrial pocket, it offers a powerful surprise for visitors—transforming a simple shed into a creative landmark and giving the space a youthful, progressive energy.
Theme: Urban Graffiti | Contemporary Street Art | Positive Messaging
Medium: Enamel Spray Paint
Budget Range: $50,000–$60,000
Location: Brendale, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Website : https://www.theshedsatbrendale.com.au/mural
Company: https://www.wattlerun.com.au/post/the-sheds-at-brendale
Crescent Head, NSW
Blackfish Coffee Shop Murals
Bringing a new coffee shop to life in the laid-back coastal town of Crescent Head was a vibrant and rewarding project. We collaborated closely with the owners to shape a vision that blended contemporary Melbourne café culture with a creative edge—something that would spark curiosity, draw people in, and reflect the natural beauty of the area.
The central mural features a graceful blackfish whale, symbolising the seasonal flow of visitors that pass through the town—just as the whales migrate along the coastline. This powerful yet serene image became a visual anchor for the space, offering a daily reminder of the surrounding ocean and the peaceful rhythm of nature.
We also created a stylised mural of Jack O'Neill, paired with dynamic waves inspired by Crescent Head’s iconic right-hand surf break. It was during this process that the image of
Jack evolved into what would soon become the café’s emblem—an iconic logo
and local talking point.
Blackfish quickly grew into more than just a coffee shop—it became a local institution
known for epic burgers, specialty coffee, and its welcoming vibe after a long surf at the nearby National Surfing Reserve.
Theme: Street Art | Illustration | Natural Still Life
Medium: Acrylic Paint & Enamel Spray Paint
Budget Range: $2,000–$5,000
Location: Crescent Head, Northern NSW, Australia
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blfishcoffee/
The central mural features a graceful blackfish whale, symbolising the seasonal flow of visitors that pass through the town—just as the whales migrate along the coastline. This powerful yet serene image became a visual anchor for the space, offering a daily reminder of the surrounding ocean and the peaceful rhythm of nature.
We also created a stylised mural of Jack O'Neill, paired with dynamic waves inspired by Crescent Head’s iconic right-hand surf break. It was during this process that the image of
Jack evolved into what would soon become the café’s emblem—an iconic logo
and local talking point.
Blackfish quickly grew into more than just a coffee shop—it became a local institution
known for epic burgers, specialty coffee, and its welcoming vibe after a long surf at the nearby National Surfing Reserve.
Theme: Street Art | Illustration | Natural Still Life
Medium: Acrylic Paint & Enamel Spray Paint
Budget Range: $2,000–$5,000
Location: Crescent Head, Northern NSW, Australia
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blfishcoffee/
port Macquarie, NSW
Blackfish Coffee Shop Mural
Following the success of our Crescent Head collaboration and the strong creative rapport we built with the owner, we were invited to paint a second mural—this time in Port Macquarie. With full creative freedom and only a few simple requests (include some coffee cups and the shop name), we set out to create something bold and inspiring.
The result was a striking mandala tribal-inspired mural, painted in minimalist black enamel. Its raw, hand-drawn aesthetic gave the café a grassroots, authentic vibe that stood out in the local streetscape. The artwork not only added character but also contributed to the café's continued popularity and growth.
Eventually, the owner sold the shop—leaving with a healthy return on investment and a well-loved mural that helped define the space.
Theme: Tribal Illustration | Street Art
Medium: Black Enamel Paint
Budget Range: $1,000 - $2,500
Location: Port Macquarie, Northern NSW, Australia
The result was a striking mandala tribal-inspired mural, painted in minimalist black enamel. Its raw, hand-drawn aesthetic gave the café a grassroots, authentic vibe that stood out in the local streetscape. The artwork not only added character but also contributed to the café's continued popularity and growth.
Eventually, the owner sold the shop—leaving with a healthy return on investment and a well-loved mural that helped define the space.
Theme: Tribal Illustration | Street Art
Medium: Black Enamel Paint
Budget Range: $1,000 - $2,500
Location: Port Macquarie, Northern NSW, Australia
Crescent Head, NSW
Laser-Cut Facade Design
The local council sought to commission an artist who could design a site-specific artwork that reflected the unique natural environment and native habitat of Crescent Head, Northern NSW. The brief was to create a digital artwork that could be translated into a laser-cut design—integrated into architectural elements such as decorative metal façades, perforated screens, and modern cladding panels.
The final piece was produced in partnership with a local company renowned for its high-end, weather-resistant building façades. Their cutting-edge laser technology and premium materials ensured the design would be both visually striking and structurally durable—suitable for contemporary commercial architecture.
INDO’s concept drew inspiration from the local ecosystem, particularly the annual migration of mullet fish that pass through Crescent Head’s waterways. The resulting artwork features a stylised aerial (bird’s eye) view of a school of fish moving in unison—an elegant symbol of flow, connection, and local identity.
The completed façade gives the building a sleek, pearlescent finish—subtle yet refined. It blends storytelling, cultural identity, and modern design into a functional and beautiful architectural statement.
Theme: Native Storytelling | Environmental Inspiration | Aboriginal Influence
Medium: Digitally Designed Artwork | Laser-Cut to Architectural Specifications
Budget Range: $3,500–$8,500
Location: Crescent Head, NSW, Australia
The final piece was produced in partnership with a local company renowned for its high-end, weather-resistant building façades. Their cutting-edge laser technology and premium materials ensured the design would be both visually striking and structurally durable—suitable for contemporary commercial architecture.
INDO’s concept drew inspiration from the local ecosystem, particularly the annual migration of mullet fish that pass through Crescent Head’s waterways. The resulting artwork features a stylised aerial (bird’s eye) view of a school of fish moving in unison—an elegant symbol of flow, connection, and local identity.
The completed façade gives the building a sleek, pearlescent finish—subtle yet refined. It blends storytelling, cultural identity, and modern design into a functional and beautiful architectural statement.
Theme: Native Storytelling | Environmental Inspiration | Aboriginal Influence
Medium: Digitally Designed Artwork | Laser-Cut to Architectural Specifications
Budget Range: $3,500–$8,500
Location: Crescent Head, NSW, Australia