‘Moving Colour’, the final film for our monumental public art project, is nearly complete.
Filmmaker @peacockvisuals follows skater Josh Birstwistle as he moves through the 7km artwork spanning six suburbs, revealing how the installation was designed to be experienced.
As the largest public artwork in the Southern Hemisphere, the film is essential in conveying its scale and context.
This is a still image taken from 16mm film in Welshpool, Western Australia. Full edit soon.
Artists: @kylehughesodgers@nixon__studio
Thanks: @hassell_studio@artifyconsulting@maxipm.au@peacockvisuals@creativealliance.pty
#kylehughesodgers #chrisnixon
#movingcolourstudio
Mindeera Spring - my latest court artwork, colab with @kambarni stands on land with a rich history as a communal gathering place, shaped by the enduring presence of Mindeera Spring. The flowing lines and vibrant colours painted throughout the park symbolise the ancient path of the spring, which continues to flow to this day. Central to the basketball court’s artwork is the hand. Representing community, connection and basketball culture, it extends an invitation to come together, play and share stories, as has been done here for millennia.
Shout out to @skatesculpture for the incredible skate plaza as a canvas to inject colour as a site wide artwork treatment and to @townofvicpark for the commission. Artwork install assist in the skate plaza @creativealliance.pty
Drone clip here from @kartwarra on the beautiful evening we finished the work installed by @centrecourt_renovators .
Process film by @kartwarra to come soon and so much hoops to play out there. Enjoy! ✌️ 🏀
#basketball #basketballcourt #skatepark #skateboarding #publicart
We are thrilled to be announced as a finalist for the 2026 Dulux Colour Awards for our project Moving Colour in the category of Commercial and Multi Residential Exterior.
We’re up against some beautiful projects with the winners announced at the Gala Event in Sydney in May. Thanks to all the judges for the selection.
@nixon__studio@kylehughesodgers #movingcolour #duluxcolourawards #publicart #artwork
Photography: @peacockvisuals
A look behind the Artist Series
From early sketches to the finished cup, Perth-based artist and long-time mate @nixon__studio drew inspiration from the vibrant, Aussie summer energy – and turned our limited-edition cups into something playful, relaxed and unmistakably Will & Co.
Every detail reflects Chris’ signature style – bold icons, a soft coastal palette and subtle touches that capture the joyfulness of the season. Swipe to see the creative direction come to life.
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#willandco #cultureofcoffee #artistseries #artofinstagram #behindthescenes
Artist Series, Will & Co Coffee HQ, Bondi.
As a long time collaborator with @willandcocoffee I was approached to create an Artist Series, developing an artwork to be expressed across multiple applications from a vinyl takeover of the HQ site to custom takeaway cups, tees, a coffee machine panel, beach towel, tote and custom prints to display across the activation.
I’m stoked with the result and as always love the beautiful photography of @katrinaparker elevating my work.
I love working with brands that not only I truly believe in and love their offering, but also creative partners that are keen to explore what we can do together. This was a great example of trust in the creative process to build something unique and refined.
Enjoy a coffee this weekend (make it @willandcocoffee & enjoy in a TA cup) and make sure you stop by the Will&Co HQ in Bondi if you get a chance - it’s a beautiful space.
Cheers
#chrisnixon #illustration #coffee #nixonstudio #coffeedesign willandco willandcocoffee
We're spotlighting Children's Mental Health week here at Templar HQ✨
If you're looking for books to pick up this week, Leo and the Octopus by @isabelle.marinov , illustrated by @nixon__studio , is a stylish, sensitive picture book focusing on autism in a unique and humorous way.🐙 We're so proud that it's also been selected to be one of the 25 titles in the EYFS category of the Books That Help book bundle, in conjunction with Reading Rocks.
APA - my latest can design for @eaglebaybrewingco colab with @beskbar
One of my fave cans I’ve done - clean, minimalist and type driven with a throwback to classic American diner vibes. Referencing the urban environment with Besk along the top and the coast with Eagle Bay along the bottom.
It tastes incredible.
Enjoy.
📷 @ryanmurphystudio
#beer #beercan #packagingdesign #eaglebay #besk
Growth
120x90
Acrylic on Canvas
Working intuitively to balance form and textures with a narrative of growth in mind. Playing with the concept of seeing the trees for the forest and celebrating how growth can spring from tragedy and how much can be achieved and relieved with time. It’s so nice to be exploring in the studio again after some big installations to work on a few commissions.
#growth #art #painting #treesfortheforest
Melius Est Optime - for Freeth House at Guildford Grammar School. I painted the house motto as abstract weaving forms set to the house colour palette. Thanks to @nicolagibsonarchitect and @naomibarronid for having me on the project and for the great interiors to work with. Thanks to the build team for setting up and packing down the tricky scaffold install too 🙌
Pics (except the split frame) by @mattbiocich capturing the light beautifully in that tight, hard to capture stairwell.
This was fun.
#mural #muralartwork #nixon
