The scene of this mural features other water life that are both auspicious in Asian symbolism and a reflection of the biodiversity of the area. It aims to reflect the interconnectedness of all things and invoke a meditation within nature.

As the year of the Dragon is upon us, we wanted to depict this indomitable and iconic creature. Being a recognizable symbol in both Eastern and Western folklore, its presence is powerful in bridging these two cultures and reflecting the diversity of its environment here in multi-cultural Darwin.

With Darwin's history with the Chinese community and Chanel's own heritage, we took inspiration from the Chinese Dragon or Loong, a living force that moves bodies of water. 
Among other water animals, there have been suggestions that the mythical Dragon was inspired by a Chinese alligator so we took inspiration from Northern Territory Crocodiles, in the way it surfaces on the water, looking ancient, stoic, immortal.