Father Marker - Pines Men's Shed

Description

Mural Name: Pines Men's Shed

Artist: Tyson Savanah

Artist Biography:

Tyson Savanah is a Mornington Peninsula-based artist, designer and sculptor that goes by the name, Father Marker.

With a passion for art, design and illustration (and armed with a Bachelor of Industrial Design (honours) from RMIT), Father Marker spawned in 2018 following the birth of his twin daughters.

Tyson's work flows between client-directed projects and his more imaginative personal work. Projects include council and privately commissioned murals, freelance illustration work, logo & mascot design, merchandise, sign writing, vehicle wraps and everything in between.

He draws inspiration from many sources with an affinity for native Australian flora and fauna, surrealism, adventure, myth and folklore. Large murals or small canvases: he uses a variety of mediums such as digital, spray, brushes, acrylic and ink and is able to adopt many different styles. Tyson’s work shows a strong sense of design combined with energetic colour palettes,  humour and an eye for detail. He continues to research and constantly create new forms of expression through different media, drawing and sculpture.

Description of Artwork:

I was fortunate to take on this spin-off project following the 2026 Frankston Street Art Festival, through Frankston City Council.

Men’s Sheds are a vital part of communities across Australia. They create spaces for connection, practical work, and mateship—something that really came through while I was on site. I wanted the mural to reflect both the hands-on projects undertaken in the shed and the social connections that form around them.

For wall one, I leaned into a strong, masculine aesthetic inspired by angular Soviet sculpture. The corrugated surface meant letting go of fine facial detail and instead scaling up key elements so they wouldn’t be lost in the recesses. As a result, the focus shifted to the act of making—well-worn hands guiding a jack plane across timber, sending ribbons of wood and sawdust through the composition. The hands become the central character, alluding to years spent crafting, creating, and repairing within the shed.

Wall two extends toward the entrance and reads like a shadow board of well-used vintage tools. Personal touches—a teacup and a dart—hint at the social side of the space, showing it’s not just about building, but about connection and shared moments. The vintage tools are complemented by a desaturated, tinny colour palette, evoking a sense of maturity and a long, well-used life, much like the fellas inside!

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Location: Stringybark Crescent, Frankston North