‘Golden’
HeArtwalk, Kalgoorlie WA
- April 2018
To be golden, by definition, is to possess gold-like qualities; be that the colour, brightness, lustre or immense value of gold.
This mural explores beauty and value, reflecting on the precious metal that Kalgoorlie is famous for. I hope this mural also reminds us of the great value in the many naturally occurring wonders that the goldfields have to offer; precious metals and native flora alike.
The flourishing bouquet includes a selection of wildflowers found in the region that are all either iconic to the area, classified as rare or endangered, recently discovered, or considered to be valuable natural resources. It is these unique qualities, along with their delicate beauty and striking colours that I believe makes these flowers precious, worth celebrating, and truly ‘golden’.
Honeysuckle Grevillea (grevillea juncifolia)
Jam Tree (acacia acuminata)
Goodenia salina - a rare and threatened flower sighted for one of the first times near Kalgoorlie in 2017
Pearl Bluebush (maireana sedifolia)
Charile’s Gold (tetratheca spenceri) - a new species first discovered in 2012 by Charlie Spencer, who was prospecting at the time.
