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Tucked away along the Sandy Bay coastline, a once-unassuming pump station has been transformed into a vibrant artwork through a community-led art initiative celebrating local pride and healthy waterways.

Led by Tasmanian muralist Bec Adamczewski (Becski), the Blinking Billy Mural – part of Art for The Sea Project brought together emerging artists Kate Deane and Shiloh Quilliam to collaborate on a vibrant visual story celebrating Tasmania’s marine environment and the voices of its youth.

Creators

  • Kate Deane

    Kate Deane is an emerging artist and Trawlwoolway/Palawa woman from Ulverstone, Lutruwita. Kate uses a variety of artistic media and disciplines to convey community, Country, and cultural themes. Living in Nipaluna to complete her Bachelor of Science and Fine Arts, Kate draws strong inspiration from her time on Country around the Island, whether diving for food, or foraging through the forest. Kate often brings her experiences to life using coloured pencils, oils, or shells.

  • Shiloh Quilliam

    Shiloh, an emerging artist, has been drawn to art from a young age. She is passionate about offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of nature and the magnificence of the world around we live in.

    Shiloh’s journey as an artist is unfolding as she explores and develops her techniques, promising a wonderful future filled with captivating creations.

  • Art For The Sea Founder - Dekota Mark

    The project collaborates with the Art For The Sea Project and founder Dekota Mark, who works to empower and mobilise young people in marine climate advocacy through art and storytelling.

    Helping to transform the Blinking Billy Sewage Pump Station into a canvas for young people's concerns and hopes. The mural will serve as a symbol of youth commitment to protecting lutruwita (Tasmania's) marine spaces, bringing young voices and perspectives to life on community walls.

Site Before

Painting in Progress

Finished Mural

Community BBQ

Asset Art Program

Asset Art Projects

Find out more about the Asset Art program and the previously completed work



Since creation, the palawa have lived here in lutruwita - Tasmania. Over 2,000 generations of Aboriginal families have cared for this Country, looking after its lands, seas, skies and waterways.

In the spirit of respect and gratitude, TasWater acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the traditional and ongoing custodians. We pay our respects to them, their culture and to elders past and present. We also acknowledge any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are here with us today.

TasWater commits to working collaboratively and respectfully with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to protect and sustain the precious resources on this ancient land for future generations.

Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:

Contact Information
Phone 13 6992
Website www.taswater.com.au
In writing

GPO Box 1393, Hobart TAS 7001