Project Story

Commissioned by local resident Laurel Hixon, Arc Angel is a joyful public artwork designed to uplift the Wilson Street precinct and offer something beautiful to the Newtown community. The mural wraps around a corner terrace house and transforms a familiar residential façade into a beacon of colour and connection.

The name Arc Angel suggests both transformation and message—a shift in direction, and a symbol of hope. Positioned at the intersection of Wilson and Watkins Streets, the mural energises the streetscape with bold, site-responsive design and vibrant colour.

Located in a Heritage Conservation Zone, the mural required Development Application approval from the local council. Artist Lymesmith developed both the mural and the house colour scheme with deep consideration for the heritage context and community setting. The painting was completed by The Art of Wall team: Stacey Keating, Jo Breneger, and Lymesmith herself.

Commissioner Laurel Hixon described the mural as “spontaneous community building” and “an antidote to the glum days of COVID.” Her hope was to “make people smile when they walk down the street,” and the result has brought her—and the neighbourhood—tremendous joy.

Project Details

Commissioned by: Laurel Hixon
Mural Design & House Colour Scheme: Lymesmith
Mural Painters: The Art of Wall — Stacey Keating, Jo Breneger, Lymesmith
House Painters: Tony Isgrove’s Paint and Decorate
Photography: Julia Charles, Lymesmith, Amanda Stelcova

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