Perth Voice Interactive

WHY did Perth city council cover up this artwork by famous street artist Anthony Lister?

We have no idea and Perth city council media man Michael Holland says he’s simply far too busy to answer questions.

Last Thursday a worker was spotted in Shafto Lane painting over the mural.

We asked why, wondering if it was a balls-up or if the building owner requested it (there’ve been stuff ups in the past—neighbouring Vincent council last year painted over a huge Stormie Mills piece that was rightfully allowed there).

We gave the council 18 hours’ notice but Mr Holland says it’s not enough time given he’s dreadfully, dreadfully busy with the lord mayor’s bushfire appeal: “Priority/urgent matters such as the bushfires appeal take precedence.”

While the council’s not talking the public has been vocal about its feelings, hitting up the popular public art page Streets of Perth to express disapproval.

“I put this on par with burning books,” Siobhan Irwin opined, somewhat melodramatically.

“Maybe clear up the litter on the ground before spending money on bland shitty paint,” Chris McCormack said of the cover-up job.

by DAVID BELL