The east end of Adelaide has its fair share of street art and sculptures including ones with historic references, contemporary designs, indigenous significance and a bit of fantasy.

Here’s a few more examples from this popular part of town.

In Ebenezer Place off Rundle Street you’ll find this design by Nicole Stewart which replicates the wording on the old East End Market building façade.

This market was Adelaide’s first formal fruit and vegetable market which operated from the 1860s through to the 1980s. The façade of the Adelaide Fruit and Produce Exchange remain but the buildings themselves were demolished and replaced with apartment buildings, restaurants, cafes, bars and other businesses.

Also in Ebenezer Place is this untitled contemporary artwork by Elliott Routledge.

Nearby in Frank’s Lane which also runs off Rundle Street, is a painting by Jimmy C and Elizabeth Close, which is called Honouring Jamie Goldsmith. Jamie Goldsmith is a Kaurna and Narunnga man who is a world renowned didgeridoo player and dancer.

In Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka you can find this Alice in Wonderland bronze statue by John Dowie. This part of the east parklands of the city is very family orientated with a lake for boating, picnic areas and barbeques, and a playground.

The life size sculpture of the Lewis Carroll character Alice, stands on a stone base which includes a bronze frieze of other character from the Alice in Wonderland story, including the white rabbit, Cheshire cat, the dodo and Tweedledee and Tweedledum. The statue is surrounded by a bed of beautiful flowers and shaded by towering gum trees.

The east end of Adelaide is known for its al fresco dining and lots of trendy cafes and bars so when you’re next in Adelaide, take a stroll and enjoy this part of town. Make sure to keep an eye out for artworks big and small everywhere.

Enjoy

Glenys