Go down the drains

 

The Hobart underground

Underneath Tasmania's capital city is the sandstone built Hobart Rivulet. Back in the day the Rivulet was an important source of freshwater for the aboriginal Mouheneener people and later on the early settlers. Without a reticulated sewerage system the rivulet was used as a dumping ground. In the early days of settlement the 1824 Hobart Gazzette described it as having "disgusting pollutions." From pollution to artistic talent, the rivulet is now visited by urban explorers and graffiti writers. It contains the longest continual graffiti wall in Tasmania making it a centrally important to the graffiti sub-culture.

Pieces occupy flat concrete walls, consistently throughout the underground section the rivulet. Much of the work has been done recently with no noticeable evidence of historic graffiti. Access and egress can be tricky with only one main entry point.

Source-http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-01/going-underground-in-the-hobart-rivulet/7676134

There's little fame, when painting drains

The Hobart rivulet is a mecca for street art and graffiti. Its a secure and safe spot to paint. Not only that but many urban explorers are seen wandering down the drains. Drains for the most are easy targets for graffiti. Its probably the least prized position to put up your work. In saying that its a great place to practice and experiment with new designs.   

Hobart graffiti teaser

Sandy Bay Rivulet

Hugh Dunit

Renowned Melbourne artist from 1980's. Using the moniker Hugh Dunnit to say who done it (graffiti)? Known as a king from his era. Some pieces remain, but many have been painted over. He was a pioneer, making use of high accessible walls, inaccessible to buffers to produce heavens (pieces above ground, usually on rooftops or buildings).

For more photos http://graffitiphotofreaks.tripod.com/Graffiti_Photofreaks/id33.html

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