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Brushbox Underpass Mural

Have you had a chance to visit the fresh new mural at the underpass between Australia Avenue and Brushbox Street?

24 Jul 2023
Mural at the Brushbox Street rail underpass by Christina Tsaou, depicting eight koi fish in different colours on orange backdrop, spanning an entire wall, lit by street lighting at night. Some adults and children are walking and standing next to the mural. Image supplied by Artist.

Mural at Brushbox street underpass

Learn about the Koi Fish

Artist and local resident Christina Tsaou had a vision to beautify a blank wall at the pedestrian-rail underpass between Australia Towers and Opal Tower. With positive feedback from the community throughout concept to completion, the painted mural depicts eight koi fish in different colours as a representation of our diverse community connected in harmony.

Christina explained that “this piece is about us. Our community, our society, humanity as a big Family. Despite where we come from and what made is who we are today, we are all the same race and we should take care of each other. I got your back and you got mine. Because alone, you will go faster but together we can go further.”

The mural was completed by Christina in June 2023 and supported by SOPA with micro-funding and staff expertise.

Close-up detail of koi fish depicted in mural

Close-up detail of koi fish depicted in mural

About Christina Tsaou

Born in Patras, Greece, Christina completed a foundation degree in Art & Design at the University of Wolverhampton, and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Illustration at the University of the West of England in Bristol, England UK.

Today Christina works as an artist and art gallery affiliate, accepting private commissions. She is focused toward the unspoken language of our society, the one we all understand as a race. Her works are hanging in Kuala Lumpur, California, Athens, Aegina, Sydney and Melbourne.

Artist Christina Tsaou, smiling and standing in front of completed mural spanning an entire wall at the Brushbox Street rail underpass, depicting eight koi fish in different colours on orange backdrop, lit by daylight. Image supplied by Artist.

Artist Christina in front of mural

Get Involved

SOPA supports projects and activities like these that connect the local community and create civic outcomes in the Park.

We encourage locals to contribute to making Sydney Olympic Park a great place to live, work and play. Join our online community engagement hub at mysop.sydneyolympicpark.com.au to find out how you can provide feedback on projects and participate in shaping the Park.