Lisa Waup’s distinctive linework weaves a narrative of belonging, showcasing the natural beauty of Merri Creek and the strong bonds within the neighbourhood. Circles, a recurring motif in Waup’s work, represent family and community – reflecting Est.’s core values of connection and togetherness.

 THE CREATIVE VISION BEHIND THE MURAL

Lisa Waup is a Mixed Cultural First Nations artist and curator, born in Narrm (Melbourne), whose multidisciplinary practice encompasses a diverse range of media, including weaving, printmaking, photography, sculpture, fashion, and digital art. With a deep connection to the symbolic power of materials, her work reflects her personal experiences, family history, Country, and broader historical narratives. Through her practice, Waup weaves together threads of lost history, ancestral relationships, motherhood, and the passage of time, culminating in contemporary expressions that speak to her past, present, and future. In her words, “As a multidisciplinary artist, I’m guided to utilise so many different mediums—they really talk to me—and in turn they’re able to explain my story in different ways, they all connect with each other. Material diversity is a big part of what I do in my practice—I’m happy to move across various media and am always open to exploring new materials and approaches that connect to the work I am making at the time.”

Image Credits   
‘Convergence’ by Mixed Cultural First Nations Artist Lisa Waup  
Curation/Art Consultation SW Art Consulting.
Imagery/Video Nicole Reed