By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A SERIES of amusing social statements in a Wallington paddock has entranced motorists on Grubb Rd over the past nine months.
A mystery artist has marked significant events and important calendar dates with his own commentary in the shape of timber cut-outs opposite Oakdene vineyards.
The designs have inluded a kangaroo and emu positioned to emulate Australia’s coat of arms and a bereavement notice to Carlton Football Club when coach Mick Malthouse was sacked.
The owner of the property confessed to being the mystery artist but declined to be identified so he could continue making his artistic comments with limited blowback.
“Once people know who you are it kind of changes things. You don’t feel as free to do whatever you want,” he explained.
“But lots of people going past have said they appreciate it.
“I’m not doing it for anything other than to amuse my daughters, really.
“That’s how it started and they love it, so I’ve taken it upon myself to throw something out there on a regular basis.”
The Wallington artist has access to a commercial routing machine through his business, enabling him to cut his material into any shape.
“I try to create a theme and hopefully it gives people a chuckle or gets them thinking a bit.”
