Port Vincent Water Tower Mural

The Port Vincent Water Tower has been transformed into a vibrant visual storybook that honours the town’s past, celebrates its present, and looks ahead with hope. Painted over three weeks in April–May 2021, the mural is the work of renowned artist Joel Van Moore (Vans the Omega) and Camillo Delgado, with detailed brushwork by assistant artist Jasmine Crisp.

The mural wraps the tower in scenes rich with meaning and local identity. At its heart is a powerful symbol of hope — a swan, representing the resilience and future vision of First Nations culture. Surrounding it are moments that span generations: a Narungga boy spear fishing in the shallows, honouring Indigenous connection to Country, and a local farm boy fishing with his dog, echoing the town’s agricultural roots and recreational lifestyle.

Above them, the sea glistens with sailing yachts, while the historic Port Vincent Wharf, flanked by pine trees, and the famous ketch Hawk anchor the mural in a strong sense of place. Barley crops and the tidal sands further reflect the richness of the land and life that shape the region.

This striking mural was made possible through support from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and SA Water’s Community Partnership Program, in collaboration with the Port Vincent Progress Association.