Bike Hub Mural
Bike Hubs are located across Tāmaki Makaurau which are operated and facilitated by passionate volunteers. Bike hubs are all about providing a safe, inviting and accessible space for local communities to learn about all thing’s bikes. These spaces have reliable and consistent hours, and work alongside community, in developing their skills and knowledge, so they can freely enjoy the benefits of cycling without barriers.
They provide:
Free basic bike maintenance – we help you to fix your bike.
free access to tools
restored and safety-checked second-hand bikes for sale.
used bike parts and accessories.
safe cycling advice and guidance
Events and activities with other organisation
The Bike Hub in Lloyd Elsmore Park is getting a mural with a local twist, crafted by the talented Elliot Francis Stewart. The vibrant artwork will capture East Auckland, featuring local landmarks and symbols that celebrate our community's spirit.
Can’t wait to see the finished project!
Elliot Francis Stewart’s bio
Elliot Francis Stewart, third youngest of nine children who grew up and went to school in the Eastern Auckland suburb of Pakuranga. He spent his childhood engrossed in comic books and creating elaborately rendered drawings of galleon’s and scenes of war.
In 1996, his family relocated to the inner city neighborhood of Grey Lynn and he attended the now defunct Auckland Metropolitan College, an alternative school where he met his tight-knit crew of friends who became known as the RFC (Rat Fink Club) crew.
Initially garnering a reputation for his often offbeat cartoon-based graffiti, Elliot became part of TMD (The Most Dedicated) in 2001 and quickly established himself as the foremost talent in character based work in aerosol. Furthermore, his early shows at The Gully Lounge in St.Kevin’s Arcade and Disrupt Gallery, allowed him to showcase elaborate and influential illustrative works often created on found objects in common house paint and ballpoint pen.
Elliot Francis Stewart’s Instagram
Eco Matters’ Instagram
This project was funded by Auckland Transport, delivered by Arts Out East and supported by Te Tuhi, Howick Local Board, and Eco Matters.