Under the Sea is the Place to Be
Artist: Mulga
“My artwork has an element of Aussie larrikinism and humour such as fish with moustaches and I think that’s a pretty unique thing.”
Mulga
Mulga is Joel Moore, the renowned Australian street artist, freelance illustrator, muralist, published author and designer of the much loved Mulga product range. Known for his unique Australian creations and signature style of intricate line work and bright colours, Mulga’s creations grace walls and objects across the world. After having his first art show and launching his art career in 2012, he left his finance job in 2014 to become a full time art dude. Mulga loves the beach and surfing and his summer inspired designs bring to life a world where tropical bearded men run rampant, tigers wear diamond sunglasses and gorillas rule the world like some kind of funky planet of the apes. Since embarking on his art career, Mulga has exhibited in over 60 art shows, published 2 books, painted thousands of artworks and murals, won multiple awards and worked with a multitude of big brands such as Samsung, Coca Cola, Red Bull, Microsoft, Kelloggs, Lego, Telstra, Uniqlo, Xbox, BMW, Toyota, Subaru, Hyundai, Havaianas, Speedo, Kinder, Youtube, Snapchat, Sea-Doo, Lenovo, MTV, Adidas, Slurpee, Jagermeister, Carlton, OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Universal Music, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, ABC, Mambo, Berroca, Paypal, ING, Platypus Shoes, Budgy Smuggler and Maxwell and Williams.
When the Sea Life aquarium was opened in 1988, it was the largest aquarium in the world. With the largest tank holding 2,000,000 litres, the aquarium is home to 700 species, from huge dugong and grey nurse sharks, to the most delicate White’s seahorse and Great Barrier Reef corals; from Antarctic penguins to colourful reef fish of the tropical north.
First Nations Audio Narrative: With thanks to our Indigenous Cultural Advisors, Aunty Jo Selfe and Uncle Graham Toomey, and special contributors who have generously shared important stories of place. Listen to the First Nations Audio Narrative here.
Charity Auction
Love Whale Tales? Want to keep one?
You can! After the Waterfront Whale Tales trail concludes, all 30 sculptures will be offered for purchase at a dedicated art auction at Sydney Maritime Museum, Terrace Room.
The net proceeds from the auction will go to The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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