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Urban artist Jerome Davenport (Wembley Downs).
Camera IconUrban artist Jerome Davenport (Wembley Downs). Credit: Supplied/Martin Kennealey d481547
Wanneroo Times

Wanneroo Central mural to reflect town’s history, pay tribute to market gardeners

Lucy JarvisWanneroo Times

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ARTIST Jerome Davenport is painting a 300sq m mural at Wanneroo Central shopping centre.

A portrait of Margaret Cockman. Martin Kennealey
Camera IconA portrait of Margaret Cockman. Martin Kennealey Credit: Supplied/Supplied

The Wembley Downs resident has been painting a wall in the centre’s north carpark, which is undergoing a $20 million redevelopment.

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Davenport said the artwork, expected to take three weeks to finish, would reflect the history of Wanneroo and pay tribute to market gardeners.

Jerome Davenport working on the mural. Martin Kennealey
Camera IconJerome Davenport working on the mural. Martin Kennealey Credit: Supplied/Supplied

It features faces of pioneer Margaret Cockman and market gardener and former mayor Nick Trandos.

The mural in progress on May 2. Martin Kennealey
Camera IconThe mural in progress on May 2. Martin Kennealey Credit: Supplied/Martin Kennealey
A portrait of Nick Trandos on May 2. Martin Kennealey
Camera IconA portrait of Nick Trandos on May 2. Martin Kennealey Credit: Supplied/Martin Kennealey

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