Armadale Viaduct Artwork Completed — A Landmark Public Art Project for METRONET
A new 1.5 km public artwork has been completed for the METRONET Byford Rail Extension, co-led by Haylee Fieldes and Mel McVee. Spanning viaduct piers, retaining walls and an illuminated station soffit, the project—titled Peregrination—celebrates WA’s landscape, native wildlife and Noongar cultural knowledge.
Haylee has recently completed one of Western Australia’s largest public art commissions: a 1.5-kilometre immersive artwork for the METRONET Byford Rail Extension. Co-led with collaborator Mel McVee, the project transforms the Armadale Viaduct and new station entry into a striking visual journey through Country.
Working as co–project managers, Haylee and Mel assembled and guided a talented team including Amok Island, Seantelle Walsh and light designers, Light Application. Haylee developed a unified artistic narrative that unfolds across 60 viaduct piers, two expansive retaining walls and a 300m² illuminated soffit ceiling at the station.
Titled Peregrination: a journey, the artwork traces the natural transitions between Scarp, Bush, Wetlands and River. Each zone incorporates its own palette, patterning and references to native flora, fauna and Noongar cultural knowledge. Haylee’s signature black-and-white wildlife works appear throughout, including a five-metre western grey kangaroo and other species that anchor the piece in local ecology.
The station soffit artwork—created in collaboration with Light Application—features a flowing composition of oblong turtles gliding through a tannin-stained stream, illuminated with integrated LED lighting designed to subtly animate the space after dark.
Spanning painted Dulux Weathershield surfaces and custom aluminium panels, the project represents a monumental creative effort involving extensive design development, coordination and onsite execution. The final result is a cohesive, site-responsive installation that welcomes commuters and celebrates the landscape and stories of Armadale.
This project marks a significant milestone for both the METRONET program and for Haylee’s practice, showcasing large-scale collaboration, technical expertise and a deep commitment to beautifully crafted public art in Western Australia.
Retro Roots & Suburban Boots
Fieldey’s newest mural, Retro Roots & Suburban Boots, is a love letter to the working-class charm of Perth’s northern suburbs from the 1970s through to the 1990s. With Retro Roots & Suburban Boots, Fieldey offers a vibrant, layered response to place—celebrating the working-class identity and rich suburban culture of Perth’s northern suburbs from the 1970s through to the 1990s. Situated in Craigie, where the artist first settled after moving to Perth, the mural interweaves personal narrative with community-sourced memories to tell a collective story of time and belonging.
The design centres on a retro-themed drive-in movie scene, where a couple (complete with resplendent mullet and Farrah Fawcett waves) enjoy a date night with their beloved Kelpie and choc-milk in tow. It’s a loving nod to classic car culture, iconic hairstyles, and the all-terrain status of Ugg boots—details drawn directly from Fieldey's own experience of life in Craigie.
The creative process behind the mural was equally rooted in community connection. Fieldey reached out to residents via local Facebook groups, inviting them to share their memories of growing up in the area. The nostalgic and often hilarious responses inspired many of the mural’s key features: home milk deliveries, horse-shoe rolls, the Binishell dome, black cockatoos and banksias, and even the infamous creepy clown swing. These stories were lovingly woven into the composition, ensuring the final piece feels both personal and collective.
A team of three artists joined Fieldey to bring the mural to life over six days of painting. Together, they transformed the site into a flowing visual narrative that embraces the curve of the wall and is visible from both the freeway and nearby carpark. A dynamic green line snakes through the composition, connecting each element and referencing both physical travel and the deeper idea of intergenerational connection. The artwork’s bright, retro-inspired palette was developed from the Main Roads colour schemes for Hepburn to Whitfords and Whitfords to Ocean Reef, with a splash of bold pink added to modernise and unify the work.
True to its name, Retro Roots & Suburban Boots is more than a nostalgic throwback—it’s a reflection on how much has changed, and how much remains. Classic cars still cruise the streets, mullets have made their comeback, and Ugg boots are as essential as ever. The mural captures that sense of enduring identity, playfulness and local pride with boldness, humour and heart.
Retro Roots & Suburban Boots is Fieldey’s newest mural, a nostalgic love letter to the working-class charm of Perth’s northern suburbs from the 1970s through the 1990s. Painted in Craigie, where Fieldey first landed after moving to Perth, the artwork blends personal memories with stories gathered from the local community to create a lively portrait of suburban life.
At the centre of the design is a retro drive-in movie scene: a couple on date night, complete with a glorious mullet, Farrah Fawcett waves, a loyal Kelpie and a choc-milk on hand. It is a playful nod to classic car culture, iconic hairstyles and the everyday comforts like trusty Ugg boots that defined life in Craigie during that era.
The mural’s details were shaped by the community itself. Fieldey reached out to residents through local Facebook groups, inviting them to share their favourite stories from growing up in the area. Their memories, funny, heartfelt and wonderfully specific, inspired many of the mural’s elements, including home milk deliveries, horse-shoe rolls, the Binishell dome, black cockatoos and banksias, and even the infamous creepy clown swing. These slices of local history were woven throughout the composition so the artwork feels both deeply personal and unmistakably Craigie.
The mural was brought to life by a team of three artists over six days of painting. Together, they transformed the curved wall into a flowing visual narrative visible from both the freeway and the nearby carpark. A sweeping green line travels through the artwork, linking each vignette and symbolising both physical movement and intergenerational connection. The retro-inspired palette draws from Main Roads colour schemes for Hepburn to Whitfords and Whitfords to Ocean Reef, with an added hit of bold pink to freshen and unify the design.
True to its name, Retro Roots & Suburban Boots is not just a nostalgic throwback. It is a celebration of what gives the northern suburbs their character. Some things have changed, but many have not. Classic cars still roam, mullets are back and Ugg boots remain essential. The mural captures that enduring sense of place with humour, colour and heart.
Coca-Cola Space Activation Murals
In November 2015, Coca-Cola tapped renowned Perth street artist Fieldey to bring a touch of retro flair to the legendary Ocean Beach Hotel (OBH) in Cottesloe, Western Australia. The project aimed to bring the vibrant spirit of the beach to life while subtly incorporating Coca-Cola branding.
Fieldey’s first masterpiece adorns the downstairs bar, where she transformed a wall into a stunning depiction of Cottesloe Beach. A custom-painted ‘Gidget’ surfboard was mounted on top, seamlessly tying in with the area’s surf culture. Coca-Cola branding was cleverly integrated, with two retro Coke bottles nestled in the sand and a logo etched onto the surfboard, maintaining a playful yet subtle nod to the brand.
In November 2015, Coca-Cola contacted me, to bring a touch of retro flair to the legendary Ocean Beach Hotel (OBH) in Cottesloe, Western Australia. The project aimed to bring the vibrant spirit of the beach to life while subtly incorporating Coca-Cola branding.
My first mural adorns the downstairs bar, where I transformed a wall into a stunning depiction of Cottesloe Beach. A custom-painted ‘Gidget’ surfboard was mounted on top, tying in with the area’s surf culture, and bringing the art off of the wall and into the space. Coca-Cola branding was subtly integrated, with two retro Coke bottles nestled in the sand and a logo etched onto the surfboard, maintaining a playful yet subtle nod to the brand.
Upstairs at the rooftop bar, I took a different approach with a tiki-inspired mural. The faux wood-paneled design captures the essence of retro beachside bars, complete with a pin-up model sipping a Coke and a glowing neon Coke sign. This vibrant artwork has quickly become a fan favorite, with countless Instagram photos circulating featuring the stunning mural.
The murals have transformed the OBH into a visual spectacle but and become a key part of the bar’s atmosphere. To document the creative process, I produced two custom videos that give a behind-the-scenes look at the project.
These murals are a perfect blend of art, culture, and branding, leaving an unforgettable mark on the iconic Ocean Beach Hotel and further solidifying the relationship between Coca-Cola and artistic expression.
LIQUITEX Skate Art for OZ Comic-Con
In April 2015, Jasco commissioned artist Fieldey to create three unique skate decks for display at Oz Comic-Con in Melbourne, showcasing the versatility of Liquitex products. Fieldey used her signature graffiti-inspired techniques, including basic fades, a liquid soap effect, and chains as stencils, to bring her designs to life.
The three decks featured distinct themes: a Little Red Riding Hood-inspired design, a wild blue and green bulldog, and a tattoo-style board with skulls and chains. Each piece demonstrated how Liquitex aerosol and acrylic paints could work together to create vibrant, textured artworks.
In April 2015, Jasco commissioned me to create three unique skate decks for display at Oz Comic-Con in Melbourne, showcasing the versatility of Liquitex paint products.
I focused on graffiti-inspired techniques, including basic fades, a liquid soap effect, and chains as stencils, to bring my designs to life.
Each skate deck is a storytelling piece - a "Story Boards".
Little Red Riding Hood-Inspired Deck: This design took a playful, dark twist on the classic fairy tale character, with Fieldey’s signature blend of colors and sharp contrasts.
Crazy Blue/Green Bulldog Deck: A wild, energetic design featuring a bulldog in vibrant blues and greens, this deck was a bold representation of Fieldey’s high-energy artistic style.
Skulls and Chains Tattoo-Inspired Deck: With intricate detailing and a moody, monochrome color scheme, this deck captured the essence of tattoo art, showcasing a mastery of both spray paint and acrylic techniques.
A “making of” video, which documents my process from start to finish, was played throughout the event, offering viewers an intimate glimpse of the artistic journey behind the skate decks. The video was later shared across Liquitex Australia’s social media channels, amplifying the success of the collaboration and showcasing my approach to using Liquitex products.
The collaboration brought a burst of color and creativity to an already vibrant Oz Comic-Con, and also highlighted the endless possibilities of Liquitex paints in the hands of a skilled artist. I am always delighted to have oppertunities to work at the intersection of street art and fine craftsmanship.
