Hermit Hustle

Located on the corners of Smith and Searcy streets, Hermit Hustle is a hand-painted road mural that highlights the importance of community cooperation. The playful and imaginative scene of hermit crabs crossing the street offers a fresh perspective on the everyday hustle and bustle, evoking a sense of relaxation and connection to nature.  

Meet the Artist

Denise Quall is a Larrakia woman and descendant of the Dangalaba Kulumbiringin Clan who has lived in Darwin her entire life. Her dreaming is the Danagalaba - the saltwater crocodile, and totem is Nagandji Nagandji (the Brahminy Kite – Sea Eagle).  For Denise, art is a personal outlet and her practice is a way that she expresses her appreciation for her culture with her family and the community. Her work is inspired by native flora and fauna of both the land and sea.

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Photographer: Helen Orr