“I wanted to create a dynamic, playful, friendly illustration,” she said. She was inspired by the many activities available on the suburb’s back doorstep, from walking and mountain biking to the wildlife at Zealandia. “[It’s about] human activities and wildlife in harmony.”
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Hong was inspired by the many activities available on the suburb’s back doorstep, from walking and mountain biking to the wildlife at Zealandia. Several plants and birds were embedded in the mural: Mamaku, Tree Fuschia, Kākā, Kākāriki, Little Spotted Kiwi and Tītipounamu. The background shows Karori’s geographical landscape in the meeting point of the two continental plates beneath our feet; the Australian and Pacific plates.