Creative solutions: Delivering unique, local art in industrial spaces

At ESR, we believe arts and culture support the wellbeing of customers out on site. To support this, we introduced a “Creative Communities” strategy which emphasises the transformative power of art in industrial spaces. By integrating site-specific artworks across our properties, ESR aims to elevate workplace environments, foster community connections, and allow users to thrive.

A key component of this strategy is working with local artists who reflect the diversity of the community in locations that we currently operate in, and who have their own colourful history with the site that emanates in the work they produce.

Studies show that workplace art enhances employee performance, mood, and connection. By integrating vibrant artworks into our industrial estates, we not only bring colour and creativity to our developments but also demonstrate our commitment to creating spaces that foster sustainability, well-being, and a thriving future.

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Chromatic Oscillation by Drez (Cherry Lane, VIC)

Using bold strips of colours, local Melbourne-based artist Drez transformed over 2,000sqm of warehouse façade at our development at Cherry Lane in a vibrant, dynamic spectacle. The resulting artwork mimic the rhythmic flow of passing vehicles, allowing the mural to ripple with motion, engaging passerby in a visual dance of energy and movement. The mural is a celebration of diversity, perspective, and interconnected paths, embodying Drez’ mission to create inclusive and accessible public art.

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Twilight Driving by Helen Procter (Horsley Park, NSW)

Twilight Driving wraps a water tank with a mural inspired by the Australian bushland and the twilight hues of dusk. Evoking nostalgia, the piece reflects Helen’s childhood memories of traversing the plains of Greater Western Sydney. The mural’s sharp lines and abstract shapes blend seamlessly with the cylindrical form, creating a sculptural feel that captures the beauty of the Australian landscape in the magic hours of dusk

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Pretty Little Fears by Dylan Bolger (Acacia Ridge, QLD)

Dylan Bolger’s mural Pretty Little Fears celebrates Blak excellence and resilience, depicting natural events like fires and floods alongside flourishing native flora. Inspired by the colours of Meanjin’s jacaranda trees, sunsets, and ochres, the artwork features the Maiwar (Brisbane River) and its floodplain interwoven with ash and Macaranga leaves, a symbol of regeneration. A proud Maiawali, Karuwali, Pitta-Pitta, and Gomeroi descendant, Dylan combines artistic vision with architectural expertise to share his art with everyone while honoring the Yuggera and Turrbal peoples as the land’s traditional custodians.