Thoroughfare Art Trail

Inspired by the unruly edges of suburbia, O’Hern creates intricate, playful monsters that swarm across the page. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and collected by major Australian institutions.

Inspired by Tasmania’s wildlife and the enduring legend of the Thylacine, Creature Creature explores themes of extinction, balance and our connection with nature. Their work combines Asian aesthetics with Western influences, celebrating diversity, interconnectedness and the beauty of unity.

Drawing on Tasmania’s wildlife and native flora, Matt Adnate explores themes of loss, survival and renewal, connecting Launceston’s past, present and future. Known for his powerful large-scale murals and portraiture, his work celebrates people, place and the stories that shape them.

Jamin and Luke Emmerton explore Tasmania’s myths and mysteries through the enigmatic story of Jimmy Possum and its elusive native wildlife. Blending history, nature and folklore, the work invites us to question what we know about place, identity and the stories we inherit.

Drawing on Launceston’s landscapes across time, George Kennedy combines bold colour, abstraction and familiar landmarks to create an energetic portrait of the city. His work explores the shifting relationship between Tasmania’s natural environment and urban spaces, capturing places in states of change and transition.

Sam Dobransky is a Hobart-based contemporary artist whose paintings, installations and large-scale murals explore repetition, rhythm and the meditative nature of the creative process.

Driven by colour, joy and imagination, Aleks Crossan creates playful, abstract works that transform everyday spaces and invite a sense of curiosity and wonder. Her multidisciplinary practice celebrates intuition, creativity and the simple joy of seeing the world with fresh eyes.

Inspired by the hidden wildlife that comes alive after dark, Mel McVee explores themes of resilience, connection and our shared environment. Her bold, whimsical work celebrates local landscapes, wildlife and the distinctly Australian character of place.

Drawing on memories of Launceston, Jasmine Crisp combines familiar objects, nostalgia and imagination to explore ideas of home, connection and belonging. Her detailed, narrative-driven paintings and murals transform everyday moments into playful explorations of memory, place and the familiar.

Claire Foxton is an Australian artist and designer known for her large-scale murals and distinctive use of colour, texture and form. Blending traditional and digital techniques, her work celebrates the creative process and transforms spaces across Australia and internationally.

Katie Barron celebrates Launceston’s love of food through playful, humorous works inspired by local flavours, traditions and nostalgia. Her vibrant practice turns everyday food into joyful expressions of culture, memory and the simple pleasure of sharing something delicious.

Created by community members, Launceston’s Paste-Up Project celebrates an accessible and ever-changing form of street art where anyone can get involved. Bringing together contributions from near and far, the project transforms city walls into temporary, collaborative displays of creativity and connection.