Assistant Principal - Mission
Our school community has been very lucky to have renowned Australian street artist Mulga (real name Joel Moore) create a vibrant mural at the College this past week. His mural has been inspired by the voices of our students, as gathered through surveys where they were asked to identify what makes our school unique – from our Catholic identity, welcoming culture and strong sense of community to the values we live by every day. Mulga has transformed this feedback into a dynamic visual story that celebrates who we are. His bold, playful style captures the spirit, diversity, and heart of SJPC, making this mural a powerful symbol of pride and identity for our entire school community.
Importantly, this mural was also inspired by and contributes to our College Mission Goal of strengthening our Catholic identity and culture, serving as a lasting visual expression of faith, community, and the values that guide us.
Throughout the week, a number of our Visual Arts students had the opportunity to spend time with Mulga - assisting him with the mural and learning firsthand about his creative process, techniques, and the role of art in telling meaningful stories.
Mulga is a multifaceted artist, muralist, illustrator, poet, and designer. He designs a wide range of products, including prints, t-shirts, totes, and clothing, all featuring his signature playful and colourful style. He has collaborated with major global brands, including Coca-Cola, Havaianas, Red Bull, and Microsoft, among others, bringing his distinctive aesthetic to high-profile campaigns and products.
The College’s Artist in Residence is a program aimed at connecting experts in their field with the various faculties and programs on offer at the College. The program provides a one week residency designed for visiting consultants, authors, artists and other experts in their chosen field to engage staff, students and parents in an educative and immersion experience. The program aims to bring practitioners from all fields to our regional area to add value to our existing learning experiences in the areas of Mission, Teaching and Learning and Pastoral Care. The program has been running since 2010 and has included archeologists, authors, musicians, theologians, designers, artists and historians.
To see more of Mulga’s art, take a look at his website: Mulga the artist
We warmly invite parents and carers to visit the College and take a look at the mural, which is located in the B-Block Sails area. It’s a vibrant and inspiring addition to our campus that we are proud to share with you.
Assistant Principal - Mission / Leader of Learning - Visual Arts