SUE JACKSON Therapist | Writer | Photographer | Activist

An avid blogger for the last fifteen years, I believe in the power of the word to change the world. I have participated in, and reported on, a range of protests during this period, including the successful East-West Link campaign and, more recently, our wonderful, home-grown Extinction Rebellion (XR). If you believe, like I do, that it is time for ordinary people to rise up in defence of the planet, I encourage you to explore this blog, share it with your networks, and – of course – take action.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Mural Painting Today Eastern Freeway Exit

'Before'
'After'
'During' - Some of the faces at our wonderful mural painting action:

Harriet
Mary: painting the town (and the tree) red
Anthony concentrating hard
Team Effort
Masterminds: Cathy and Bill
Multi-tasking
Yarra Mayor, Jackie Fristacky, enjoyed  painting the 'DUD' (in East-West Toll Rd)
Channel 9 photographer filming Tony at work
State Labor MP, Jennifer Kannis, with son Blake
Greg Barber, Greens State MP, with Keith
State Labor MP, Richard Wynne, (left) talking with a doubtful Stephen Jolly
Stunning Design and art work
Brendan: paint stirrer extraordinaire
Today's mural painting was a fantastic example of people power. Young and old, skilled artists and beginners, locals and people from outside the neighbourhood, familiar faces and new chums all worked cheerfully and collaboratively to produce an extraordinary piece of political art that will no doubt impress the thousands of motorists who exit the Eastern Freeway daily. They were watered and fed by a great behind-the-scenes team, who also deserve a big thank you. As to the dud Tunnel, there is no doubt that it is going to:



5 Comments:

Anonymous Robert Dow said...

Well don!

12:16 AM  
Anonymous Robert Dow said...

Well done!

12:16 AM  
Blogger Sue Jackson said...

Thank you Robert. Your support from up North is greatly appreciated!

12:44 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Missed your banana cake, Sue. Never mind. Thanks, again for a wondeful blog post capturing history making comunity action.

2:54 AM  
Blogger Sue Jackson said...

What a great day it was, Jill. Thanks for your tremendous contribution and your banana cake - great minds obviously think alike.

5:53 AM  

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