Atong Atem, an Ethiopian-born, South Sudanese, Naarm/Melbourne-based artist, says that her work explores her relationship to Melbourne, Australia and beyond when forming the sense of belonging to a place.

“I’m interested in the relationships between people, our connection with the natural and built environments, and how this is interwoven with the visual signs and symbols that define our histories. With the work I have developed for Hanover House, I’m interested in the aesthetics of 1970s Australian homes and have chosen to reference the intimacy of those spaces by creating a wallpaper pattern reminiscent of late 20th-century living room walls”

Atong’s artwork can be viewed on Hanover House, located at 158 City Road, Southbank. We would love to see your photos, please share and tag @BETA_STHBNK,  @beulah_international and #BETABYSTHBNK so we can experience the piece through your eyes.

Atong Atem, Outdoor Living, 2021
Low VoC paint with LED Neon Flex
Installation view at Hanover House,
Southbank, Melbourne, for BETA By STH BNK.
Curated by Futurecity
Commissioned by Beulah

Production Team
Mural painted by Harvey G and Chris Henderson
LED Neon Flex Manufactured by Electric Confetti
Electrical by Tolliday Electrical