WORK IN PROGRESS: A wall by the former Waikanae Hotel site is being transformed into a mural.
A dreary wall by the yet-to-be constructed Waikanae carpark, on the former Waikanae Hotel site, is being transformed into an eye-catching artwork.
The wall, backing onto a fish n chip shop, and with a visual presence for motorists heading north on State Highway 1, is being spearheaded by Daniel Mills.
Mr Mills, who has already created a large colourful floral themed mural on another dreary wall nearby leading into Mahara Place, said the mural depicted a view of the Waikanae estuary from the sea, and features the Waikanae River, fish, fishermen, birdlife and some houses.
Mr Mills, a fulltime mural artist, based in Wanganui, said the art projects were instigated by Sue Lusk, from Destination Waikanae.
Ms Lusk said Destination Waikanae went in search of mural artists in March this year to tackle some of the eyesores in Waikanae, "especially with the village being in limbo after the demolition of the pub and the change of direction on the town transformation project".
