Some visitors to the Villa Coffee House in Liverpool St Whanganui have been surprised to learn that the art adorning the walls is the work of Whanganui Intermediate students.
Art teacher Stacey Hildreth said the multi-layered artworks are inspired by Wellington artist Sandy Rodgers' work Post Gods, Post Myth, Post Man.
"All the year 8 students have created works and the ones on display at the cafe are the creme dela creme.
"The others are on display around the school."
Each artwork is made up of many layers of newspaper, tissue paper, and collaged images.