Claire Rye’s mural in King Edward St marks the last of eight works completed as part of street art festival Ebb and Flow, organised by the South Dunedin Street Art Trail.
A ninth mural was completed by children and teenagers.
‘‘Asking questions about the art, coming and taking photos, wanting to know what the piece is about ... they’ve got excited,’’ Ms Rye said.
‘‘I’m really proud of our work ... I love to see colour on the streets and it’s really nice to have stories and moments of local history told on the walls.’’
Many murals featured local flora and fauna; others referenced South Dunedin’s past — shop fronts painted in the likeness of former occupants or a mural in tribute to the area’s historic estuary.
A bright yellow addition to Cargill Enterprises’ building celebrates the organisation’s staff and their work.
Ms Rye’s mural featured harakeke flax and wading birds, complete with favourite birds or cartoon characters of neighbouring residents.
She said the core committee — herself, Rachel Elder and Hayden Raw — had been thinking about holding a festival for about five years, and planning and fundraising had begun last year.
‘‘It’s been quite a mammoth undertaking.’’
Ms Rye hoped the festival could be held every two years.
She expected a trail map to be released soon.
