This artwork celebrates what Kempsey’s famous for, Akubra Hats, Country Music, and its breathtaking natural bush and flowers, the eucalyptus gum trees, wattle, and daisies. The artwork is painted in a Folk country style, representing the town’s history, county music, and traditional heritage and with words of inspiration.
Patrick Indo is an award-winning and prolific street artist from Crescent Head. With a distinct contemporary pop style, his works have been featured in magazines, television and festivals. Indo has collaborated with many known commercial brands as well as with community-based projects in Kempsey and surrounds mentoring young people in street art and creative industries. Several of his public artworks can be found in Kempsey including the Flood Marker pole in Clyde St Mall, the Crescent Head amenities and murals at Blackfish Cafe, and the Mediterranean Hotel.
You can find more of his work at his website.