ABOUT - LIFE IS HOW YOU SLICE IT
The ‘Avocado House’ is a dash of positivity in an uncertain world. Designed to bring daily joy for all to devour.
The concept encourages a civic-minded kindness where individuals invest in the happiness of others.
This project combines local creativity and heritage. Once the site of market gardens, West Perth’s vegetable days return in motifs representing the recent ‘smashed avocado’ home ownership debate.
THE PROJECT
After not receiving any rental applicants the current owner John van Bockxmeer launched a crazy idea running design competition on the Mural Artists page to paint the side of his house. Receiving more than twenty submissions, a small group of dedicated Avo enthusiasts voted for their favourite designs which were selected for commissioning. The local neighbours were excited to see the Avocado House restored as it had become quite dilapidated.
In November 2020 council permission was granted and painting began. An opening party launched the event and the #avohouse hashtag was born.
Information on the murals and artists below.
FIONA MCCALLUM
ARTIST
Fiona McCallum is a Perth Artist who has recently been creating some vibrant and engaging wall murals around town. Her style and technique have been heavily influenced by her colourful and sometimes chaotic life with 3 young children. Fiona’s playful style and use of bright colours explore the fun and quirky side of life, with the aim of bringing a smile to your dial when you view them.
"The Avocado House has been a great project to be involved with. Seeing people react to the giant avocado's going up in their neighbourhood has been quite entertaining, It is great seeing people get involved in art and I enjoy being part of the process. Bring on the avo-selfies."
JOHN VAN BOCKXMEER
CONCEPT CURATOR
John grew up in Perth and has always been fascinated by the interplay between the urban environment and health. He studied medicine and geography at university and spends most of his time working as a doctor in the Pilbara region. John has combined two of his great loves at 4 Hammond Street.. avocados and street art!
MEDIA
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The story behind the Avocado House in West Perth. - 6PR 882 NewsTalk, 16/11/2020
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City of Vincent Library Flashback Friday - COV via Facebook, 20/11/2020
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West Perth homeowner puts Avocado House up for rent. - PerthNow, 30/11/2020