“McLaren Vale: Our Community, Our Stories”

Officially opened by The City of Onkaparinga Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg,

11 December 2017

This mosaic is a result of the collaborations between local artist Claire Kennett and project manager Anne Rhodes. Claire’s design is intended to reflect, engage and promote the community of McLaren Vale to both locals and visitors.

The mosaic features an undulating road, avenues of grape vines, Almond Blossom trees and coastal areas.

On the left is a cyclist and the chequered flag representing the Tour Down Under and on the right a lady at a café with her dog, and a mandala representing our artistic and café cultures.

The community was engaged in this mosaic project in many ways. Thanks go to the City of Onkaparinga Community Streetscape Grant Program, local business sponsors, technical helpers, the artists, community groups and volunteers who created the mosaic. Thanks also to the many people who donated materials, crockery, tiles and especially those who provided encouragement.

All those involved in the mosaic project hope you enjoy this beautiful and enduring artwork.

Panel 1

Featuring the Tour Down Under cyclist, native flora and fauna, vines and farming.

Can you find a cow, an echidna, a magpie, 10 bugs and a red tractor?

Artists: Michele McCrea and Jenni Weekley

Community Group: Emerging artists.

Panel 2

Featuring vines, trees, the undulating Main Road and a wave.

Can you find 2 dragonflies, the Almond Train (also known as The Gladys Express), footprints in the sand, a rainbow and 3 ducks?

Artist: Kay Whitmarsh

Community Group: Kalyra Vale Aged Care residents and staff.

Panel 3

Featuring vines, undulating road, almond trees in blossom, native flora and fauna, Kaurna stories, waves and the beach.

Can you find the footprints of Tjilbruke and the emu, 4 people sitting around a campfire, an echidna, some Sturt desert pea and a sea star?

Artist: Susan Roberts

Community Group: Christies Downs Kindergarten and Aboriginal community members.

Panel 4

Featuring vines, trees, undulating road, beach, aquatic life, children and community.

Can you find a girl on a skateboard, an ice-cream truck, a parrot in a tree, 2 crabs, a sea horse and a turtle?

Artist: Heidi Karo

Community Group: McLaren Vale Primary School students, parents and staff.

Panel 5

Featuring a mandala, a lady at a café with her dog, and the coffee table with cups.

Can you find 12 bluebirds, a man fishing, a village and 1 ladybird?

Artists: Yvette Jurevicius-Arnold and Claire Kennett

Community Group: The patrons of The Groove Garden and emerging artists.