Launceston General Hospital

Public ArtDigital Illustration
Written By Caleb Nichols-Mansell

An 11-metre wall honouring island journeys and mutton birding traditions within a place of care.

Commissioned for a highly visible 11-metre wall on the Northern Integrated Community Services building at the LGH, this work was created to honour the strong connection between the local Palawa community and the Bass Strait Islands. The design reflects our continued cultural practice of mutton birding, with line work symbolising the journey between the islands and Lutruwita. The artwork acts as a visual Acknowledgement of Country embedding cultural presence within a public healthcare space used by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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

Client: Launceston General Hospital
Project Type: Public Art, Digital Illustration
Location: Launceston, Tasmania
Year: 2023

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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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