THE Point Lookout Fire and Rescue Station on North Stradbroke Island has received an upgraded mural from local Quandamooka artist Xoe Mazzoni, showcasing the strong cultural connection to Minjerribah’s land and waters.
As station makeovers continue across the mainland, the Point Lookout Station was eager to participate in the initiative.
Station Officer Simon Johnstone, who oversaw the rollout of the artwork, expressed the importance of giving the station a fresh, welcoming look for both the community and recruits.
For Mr Johnstone, connecting with the community is a vital focus for auxiliary stations, and the mural seemed like a perfect way to foster that connection.
“The Indigenous mural was just an obvious kind of way to go, with the connection to country that the Indigenous people have on Stradbroke,” he said.
The mural project took 12 months to complete, which included a door replacement and the selection of the artwork that best represented the station’s vision.
“There were a number of Indigenous artists that had ties to the island, so we contacted one of those and they were more than happy to provide that artwork for us,” Mr Johnstone said.
Artist Xoe Mazzoni, whose piece Land and Sea is now displayed at the station, described the inspiration behind the work.
“It explores the deep connection between my Quandamooka ancestry and the sacred relationship with Minjerribah’s land and waters,” Ms Mazzoni said.
“The flowing forms and textured layers in this piece symbolise the interwoven bond between home and identity, where the sand and sea meet to sustain life and spirit.”
