Balhannah Overpass Kaurna Mural
- Address
- Brockhoff Park, Bridge Street, Balhannah SA, Australia (view map)
- Type
- Public Art
This striking mural was created by artist Thomas Readett in collaboration with the Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation (KYAC).
Guided by KYAC’s design brief, the artwork reflects themes of duality, dusk and dawn, night and day, people and fauna, all existing together in harmony across the two walls of the overpass.
At its centre is a portrait of Ipparityi (Ivaritji), a legendary Kaurna woman born in 1849. She was a skilled weaver and a strong figure in Kaurna history, remembered for her resilience and cultural leadership.
- Location: Junction Creek Overpass, Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah
- Artist: Thomas Readett (TR Visual Art)
- Commissioned by: SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport
About the Artist
Thomas Readett is a Ngarrindjeri man, born and raised on Kaurna Country (Adelaide, SA), where he continues to live and work. His practice spans drawing, painting, video, music, advocacy, and education, with a strong focus on storytelling and cultural representation.
Where to See It
The mural can be best viewed from Brockhoff Park near Balhannah Oval, where it adorns the walls of the Junction Creek Overpass on Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah.
Images courtesy of Thomas Readett.
Location
Nearby Locations
Balhannah Bike Track
- Type
- Park
- Address
- Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah
- Features
- Bike track
The Balhannah Bike track is located near the junction of Bridge and Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah. This small community run facility is perfect for young riders learning about bike handling skills on undulating natural surfaces.
Johnston Memorial Park
- Type
- Park
- Address
- Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah
- Features
- Bike track, Picnic area, BBQ, Netball court, Tennis court, Toilets, Off-street car park, Dogs off leash, Sporting oval, Cricket nets, Playground, Exercise Equipment
Johnston Memorial Park, also known as Balhannah Oval, is home of the Onkaparinga Valley Football Club and an ideal location for BBQs and sporting activities.
Balhannah Elevate + Create Mural
- Type
- Public Art
- Address
- Onkaparinga Valley Road, Balhannah
The Balhannah Oval Toilet Block has been given a colourful new life with a vibrant series of murals created through the Elevate + Create 2024 Youth Arts program.