TasTafe Alanvale

AllDigital IllustrationPublic Art
Written By Caleb Nichols-Mansell

A visual anchor for belonging, reflection and connection to place.

Commissioned by TasTafe and managed by Arts Tasmania, this body of work for TasTafe’s Alanvale Campus responds to the dual themes of community and connection to place, grounding the redeveloped spaces of the ‘A’ block in the stories, forms, and flow of northern Lutruwita. These mural-like compositions acknowledge the three clans connected to this Country while creating a visual anchor for students, staff, and visitors. Expansive in gesture yet grounding in tone, the works are designed to welcome, orient, and spark quiet reflection within these communal learning spaces.

This commission was made possible by the Tasmanian Government’s Public Art Scheme managed by Arts Tasmania.

Images by Sam Curtain for TasTafe.

Client: TasTafe X Arts Tasmania
Project Type: Digital Illustration, Public Art
Location: Launceston, Tasmania
Year: 2025

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Caleb Nichols-Mansell

Caleb Nichols-Mansell moves between Country, culture, and contemporary practice — weaving stories from land, spirit, and community into powerful visual languages. As a proud Palawa man, Caleb's work bridges the ancient and the evolving, reimagining Aboriginal knowledge systems through design, public art, and digital storytelling.

His practice is rooted in Country and carried forward through site-responsive interventions, graphic and surface design, and large-scale public commissions. Through intricate textures, flowing linework, and bold organic forms, Caleb invites reflection on identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of Palawa people.

His works have been commissioned by leading institutions across Australia, including MONA, University of Tasmania, Arts Tasmania, Australian Fashion Week, Lifeline Australia, and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra; embedding stories of survival, connection, and contemporary Aboriginal identity into the cultural, public, and built environment.

www.calebnicholsmansell.com.au

https://www.calebnicholsmansell.com.au
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