COMING SOON
New street art at 38 King Street, Palmerston North uses imagery to tell the story of hope and resilience. A collaboration between The Charles family trust and Icon Design has resulted in a large scale community focused mural.
GRAPHICAL SYMBOLISM AND KEY THEMES:
The Mānuka tree regrowing on a severed tree stump symbolises resilience - the ability to start again and thrive under difficult circumstances.
The white Mānuka blossoms represent the spreading of this good news and the joy that comes from overcoming tough times.
The colour yellow used for the sun; living waters/roots of the tree, trunk and throughout the murals represents God’s ever present life giving power.
The Pōhutukawa blossoms along with the Mānuka flowers show the continued outworking of the Spirit of God through people helping people.
MĀNUKA
Mānuka trees are highly resilient, adaptable and hardy. They play a critical role in our environment as a pioneer species that can withstand harsh climate conditions.
PŌHUTUKAWA
Known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree, the Pōhutukawa is synonymous with celebration and joy. Ecologically it helps stabilise coastal banks and provides nectar for endangered native bees.
KĀREAREA
The New Zealand falcon (Kārearea) is endemic to Aotearoa and found nowhere else in the world. It is one of the world's few forest falcons, and is renowned for its exceptional speed and aggressive, warrior-like defense of its nest. It is the 2025 New Zealand Bird of the Year.