• Episode 5 - Sign Language

  • May 14 2024
  • Length: 44 mins
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Episode 5 - Sign Language

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  • We peel back the layers of paint and history with Tony Mead of Industrial Art Sign Co. in Spotswood. We explore the art and craftsmanship of hand-painted signs and the once-thriving industry that flourished in Melbourne and Victoria from the days of Marvellous Melbourne to its current status as a niche craft.


    Beginning with Tony’s career as a sign writer in Melbourne at the age of 17, we delve into the perils and precariousness of sign writing and how it has evolved into a bespoke art form. With nearly 45 years in the industry, Tony has seen it all and shares his extensive knowledge of sign-writing history.


    We also look at some of the companies and brands that made their mark — literally and figuratively — on the bricks and buildings of Melbourne. From the artistry of Buckle Brothers to the unearthing of the Lewis & Skinner company, this is Victoria’s history, but not as you know it.
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