As the successful artist in the City's new Women in Street Art (WiSA) program, Jasmine Miu (Jaz Mishap) produced an EOI submission that reflected on her personal journey as the daughter of a migrant from Hong Kong to Australia.  

Located at the rear of the Regent Theatre, the mural entitled ‘Migrant, Mother, Sister’ features paintwork, custom neon, and LED lighting, aiming to activate and create excitement and interest in a space, previously an under-utilised brick wall prone to tagging. 

It features wording in both English and stylised Chinese characters, reminding women that they are seen and that their contributions through often unseen labour and love are recognised.  The use of lights in the work also has a practical benefit, increasing the safety for people passing through an important night-time thoroughfare. 

Artist Jasmine Miu described the source of inspiration for the work.

This work is born from my new journey of motherhood with my daughter, and from the generational care and memories carried by the women in my family.

Its layers honour the labour of mothers, migrants, and diverse women. The neon statements ‘thank you’ and ‘you are seen’ echo the glow of Hong Kong cityscapes as a homage to my heritage. The image of a mother carrying her child over water is a symbol of the quiet strength, responsibility and continuity held by women across generations and place.

I hope viewers see a piece of their own family stories reflected in it, and that it brings a sense of joy.

With street art and public art typically male-dominated, the WiSA program provides opportunities for women artists who wish to create new works within central Geelong and is run every two years.