Fabulous, fantastical murals will bloom across South Dunedin in the next two months, as the city hosts the inaugural Ebb & Flow Street Art Festival.
Local artists Guy Howard-Smith, Aroha Novak, Bruce Mahalski, Lara Hattingh, Claire Rye, Shane Walker, Koryu Aoshima will be joined by Gisborne artist Kelly Sunshine in creating murals on eight South Dunedin walls.

“Colour, culture and vibrancy festival aims”, Otago Daily Times, Mark John, 16 February 2026

South Dunedin will be buzzing with art for the next two months as the area’s first mural festival, called Ebb and Flow, officially gets under way.
The project had secured eight walls in Prince Albert Rd and Carey Ave to be painted by local and national artists, including Koryu Aoshima, Shane Walker, Lara Hattingh, Aroha Novak, Bruce Mahalski, Kelly Sunshine, Guy Howard-Smith and Claire Rye.

“Lara Laat Permanente Voetspoor in Heidelberg agter | Lara Leaves Permanent Footprints in Heidelberg” Proudly Heidelberg, Editorial Team, 9 June 2025

This article speaks on the creation of the “Protea Bridge” mural in Heidelberg, South Africa. This mural was created in collaboration with Heidelberg Hope, a non-profit seeking to beautify and uplift the town. Heidelberg is my hometown and the very place where my late mother established her own artistic practice. It gives a brief overview of our family history in the town and my career.

“Kunstenaar Lara Volg in Ma Hester se Voetspore | Artist Lara Follows in her Mother’s Footprints” Heidelberg Times, Lydia Rice, 14 June 2025

This article concentrates chiefly on the “Protea Bridge” mural and how it came about. During my visit to Heidelberg, I found out that my mom had planned to create a mural on that bridge, specifically of proteas, but that this idea had remained a pipe dream. In collaboration with Heidelberg Hope, we were able to make it a reality.

“First International Art Centre Inaugurated in Andor Village”, Sirohi Headline, Editorial Team, 27 October 2024

The article announces the opening of the first international art centre in Andor village, India, called "Hinge Arts Space." It showcases an exhibition titled Aakado, featuring artists from the U.S, South Africa, and Taiwan, with artworks inspired by local nature and Rajasthani culture. The centre aims to create a collaborative platform for local and international artists.

“Andor Village Attracting International Artists”, Rajasthan Patrika, Patrika News Network, 22 October 2024

The article highlights an international art event in Andor village, Sirohi district, Rajasthan, where artists from the U.S., South Africa, and Taiwan are preparing an exhibition at "Hinge Arts Space.” The event aims to foster cross-cultural exchange, with artists creating murals and paintings inspired by local traditions and nature, emphasising Rajasthan's unique art and lifestyle.

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“Art Group Exhibition Following a Three Year Hiatus”, Heidelberg Heraut, Eugene Viljoen, 29 September 2021

This article announces the first exhibit by the Askies! Art Collective, held in Heidelberg, South Africa. This group exhibition showcased works from a diverse set of local artists. This was the first public art show in this town since the very first Covid 19 lockdowns.

Collective

Askies! was founded in 2021 and consists of three members - Lara Hattingh, Bahle Ncube & Temiah Booysen.

Askies! Derives its name from the colloquial pronunciation of the Afrikaans word “Ekskuus," meaning “Excuse me”. The heart of the collective is to create grassroots exhibition & learning opportunities for ourselves and other local creatives. We strive to make art, create space and foster community in the competitive art market of Gauteng, South Africa.

Education

Public Projects

Group Exhibitions

CollectiveAskies! was founded in 2021 and consists of three members - Lara Hattingh, Bahle Ncube & Temiah Booysen.

Collective

Askies! was founded in 2021 and consists of three members - Lara Hattingh, Bahle Ncube & Temiah Booysen.