DONALD COOK, JONES FAMILY, 2020
Location: Cnr Steere Street N & Forrest St
“Jones Family tells the story of David Jones and his young family – amongst the first group of colonial families sent to Collie, tasked with establishing the coal mining industry in town. The region would go on to produce power for over 123 years, playing a key part in making Western Australia what it is today.
In this mural, Mr Jones is placed into Ted Green’s Barber Shop, which previously stood where the Jones Arcade is today. There are small, detailed objects placed around the Barber Shop for the viewer to find, telling a personal story of Collie’s locals and of industries that Collie is transitioning into as the days of coal come to an end.
I strongly recommend a trip to the Coalfields Museum and Research History. You will be surprised by Collie’s colourful history!” Donald Cook
About the artist:
Donald Cook is a self-taught artist who focuses on old-school brush painting. He is local to Collie.
Images: Taj Kempe, David Dewsbury
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