‘Nelson Fruits’ in Wakefield
17-year-old Alyssa Higgins with her vibrant summer fruits artwork which has uplifted the visual appearance of the previous dull Chorus box on Edwards St in Wakefield. Photo: Monique Higgins.
Vibrant summer fruits have uplifted the appearance of a dull Chorus box on Edward St in Wakefield, thanks to the artistic skills of 17-year-old Alyssa Higgins.
“I had never done anything like this before, so I was really excited when I got the opportunity,” self-taught artist Alyssa says.
“Te Tauihu [the Top of the South] is known for its summer berries, apples, pears, kiwifruit, and hops. The fruits create a colourful palette and show part of what makes our region special,” Alyssa says about her piece named ‘Nelson Fruits’.
Interestingly, Alyssa says that she has spent the past six years drawing mainly people, so painting was an interesting change for the artist.
“I felt like it was something I could do confidently, even thought it was all new to me. I practiced drawing the fruits digitally on my iPad which makes the process quicker and easier to adjust.”
Alyssa says she has had an “overwhelmingly positive” response to the piece.
“Lots of people have commented to say they have seen it and really like it. I have found the whole experience really fun, and it’s amazing that I could put my art out for the community to see.”