The original for 100 Artworks for a Koala by Mulga (aka Joel Moore) – Title: ‘ Waratah Wazza the Koala ‘ – acrylic on paper
MULGA [aka Joel Moore]
Renowned street artist, muralist, illustrator, author and designer based in Sydney NSW, Australia.
Who doesn’t like a weird poem? It’s a neat way to make people smile.
100 Artworks for a Koala entry: ‘ Waratah Wazza the Koala’
Size: W 42cm x H 30cm | Medium: acrylic on paper
The story of Waratah Wazza the Koala
“Once there was a Koala called Warrick and he was heaps good at flowers and when he grew up he opened up his own florist called Wazza’s Waratahs and all he sold was waratah flowers because they were his favourite kind of flower because one day when he was a little koala dude he was heaps high up in his eucalyptus tree munching on eucalyptus leaves when a big gust of wind came along and he lost his grip and fell out and was hurtling towards earth towards certain death when he landed in a waratah tree which saved his life. From then on in he was all about the waratah and opening a waratah only flower shop was a natural progression. The End.” Mulga
Artist bio / art shows
Mulga is Joel Moore, renowned Australian street artist, freelance illustrator, muralist, published author and designer of the much loved Mulga product range. Known for his unique Australian creations and signature style of intricate line work and bright colours, Mulga’s creations grace walls and objects across the world.
After having his first art show and launching his art career in 2012 he left his finance job in 2014 to become a full time art dude. Mulga loves the beach and surfing and his summer inspired designs bring to life a world where tropical bearded men run rampant, tigers wear diamond sunglasses and gorillas rule the world like some kind of funky planet of the apes.
Since embarking on his art career Mulga has exhibited in over 60 art shows, published 2 books, painted thousands of artworks and murals, won multiple awards and worked with a multitude of big brands such as Samsung, Coca Cola, Toyota, Red Bull, Microsoft, Kelloggs, Havaianas, Lenovo, Xbox, Hyundai, ING, Kinder, Youtube, Snapchat, Carlton, MTV, Adidas, Subaru, Slurpee, Jagermeister, Universal Music, Universal Pictures, OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Sony Pictures, Mambo, Berroca, Paypal, Platypus shoes and Maxwell and Williams.
Mulga enjoys writing a weird poem for his creations because who doesn’t like a weird poem and he reckons it’s a neato way to make people smile.
Artist contact
instagram: @mulgatheartist
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