ian mutch

Creativity and art forms part of the heartbeat of the Margaret River Region. And it’s a pulse that has become a movement over the last few years. Ian Mutch is part of that movement, using the destination’s iconic natural elements as a part of his work.

Chances are you’ve admired his work; life-size whales on the Busselton Jetty, black cockatoos adorning the Dunsborough Hall and on Margaret River Main Street, the whimsical beach character on the side of RetraVision in Busselton, or sipped from a CBCo Small Ale can, designed in collaboration with Emergence Creative.

His cover image in this edition of Tales & Trails features local native flora of peppi, banksia, and marri.

Ian took 5 to give us some of his local favourites about the Margaret River Region.

1. What’s your favourite beach? Bunker Bay – white sands, turquoise water. It’s unbeatable.

2. Where do you always take visitors? I’ll always take my visitors to different short walks along the Cape to Cape track.

3. Top 3 local food experiences?

There are so many to mention. Here’s three that come to mind off the top of my head: Goanna Gallery, Fishbone and Blue Manna.

4. Best fun in the region without spending a cent?

Definitely gotta be walking on Big Rock, swimming or surfing, or visiting Margaret River Open Studios in September.

5. Favourite time of year? Autumn. Winds calm off, beautiful weather and great swells.

6. Best place to watch the sunset? Rabbit Hill, Yallingup.

7. Favourite artistic adventure? Creating my signature giant beach drawings. Or painting in abandoned places.

8. You can’t leave the Margaret River Region without… Taking in the ocean.

For over 50,000 years the Margaret River Region has supported one of the world’s longest, unbroken human occupations, resulting in an immensely deep cultural knowledge and connection to the land.

It is the traditional land of the Wadandi (Saltwater) People.

The Margaret River Region is a living and breathing embodiment of ancient geography and Wadandi song lines. Natural beauty, abundance of space, fine wine and fresh coastal air make a holiday here the remedy to modern life.

Telephone: (08) 9780 5911

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