Frankston City Council’s Faces of Frankston project gained wheels in July when portraits of some of our best-known residents adorned Metro trains.
The friendly faces of teachers, business owners, city officials and those we pass around town every day were plastered on the walls of the carriages. The unique idea aims to educate passengers about the passionate and diverse people who live in our city and highlight the current era of investment and redevelopment.
Commuters who were lucky enough to hop on a Frankston line train on the afternoon of July 27 were treated to an all-out celebration of our industrious city. Frankston musician Ben Jansz was on hand to serenade travellers coming from the CBD, and they were also able to follow in the footsteps of Oprah, Heath Ledger, the Dalai Lama and many more celebrities who’ve had selfies taken with world-renowned photographer Richard Simpkin.
“It was amazing,” Ben said of the event. “I thoroughly enjoyed jamming on the train and sharing my music with everyone.”
Faces of Frankston combines portraits from Richard’s exhibition Locals of Frankston (currently showing at the Frankston Arts Centre until October 21), VicRoads’ Business as Usual promotion and Chisholm TAFE’s Building a Bright Future initiative.
So next time you get off the train at Station St, why not take the time to chat with some of the vibrant folk who give Frankston its heart?