Meet The Artist: Lavinia

A Large Scale Mural Artist

Local artist Lavinia has once again brought colour, culture, and community spirit to the Hinchinbrook region through her latest mural projects, including a vibrant depiction of Lucinda’s waterways, commissioned by the Lucinda Progress Association and the Hinchinbrook Shire Council.

The new artwork is a “sister mural” to Lavinia’s previous creation at Borrello Park. While the earlier mural focused on the coral reef system, this latest piece turns its attention inland, celebrating the mangroves, river systems, and the incredible array of aquatic life that call them home.

A key highlight of the project was the community painting day, where around 150 locals of all ages came together to contribute to the mural under Lavinia’s guidance.

“The community day was fantastic,” she said. “Afterwards, I spent the next couple of weeks adding all the details—the little elements, the layers of paint, and the finishing touches. Now we have this beautiful, vibrant mural that really showcases our local waterways."

There are fish depicted such as the Mangrove Jack, lots of little Archerfish, Coral Trout, a Mudcrab on the other side, Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Barramundi, and even a Sleepy Cod. There’s even a Grunter based on a fish that Lavinia’s own son caught. When he reeled it in, she just knew she had to paint it.

In addition to her work in Lucinda, Lavinia has finished a major commission in Tully, where she painted a massive mural to mark Tully Sugar’s 100th anniversary.

"They commissioned me to paint a massive, almost 30-meter by five-meter high wall, celebrating not just the sugar industry, but the Tully area itself as well, including the people who work the land and live there. It’s been wonderful."

Through her murals, Lavinia continues to combine storytelling, natural beauty, and community engagement, creating lasting legacies that bring people together and honour the unique landscapes of North Queensland.

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