{"product_id":"little-audrey","title":"Little Audrey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original stencil painting by Melbourne artist Geoff Cunningham captures the nostalgic character of Australian neighbourhoods and everyday childhood moments of the 1970s and 80's. Geoff blends hand-cut stencils and layered spray techniques to create bold light, shadow and detail. Each piece celebrates the warmth, simplicity and familiarity of retro Australian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI don't normally paint Melbourne's iconic landmarks, but there was something about the original Skipping Girl Vinegar sign that I couldn't resist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffectionately known as 'Little Audrey', she first appeared above the Nycander vinegar factory in Abbotsford in 1936, becoming one of Melbourne's earliest animated neon signs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSadly, the factory met Whelan the Wrecker in 1968, and the original sign was eventually lost to scrap metal. Following a public outcry, a smaller replacement appeared a little further down Victoria Street in 1970. Same girl, different rooftop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"small-font no-pad-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis original multi-layer stencil painting captures the old building in all its faded glory - peeling hand-painted signage, power lines and a little girl who just keeps on skipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"small-font no-pad-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome things are simply too good to forget.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic \u0026amp; aerosol on canvas - 90 x 120cm , framed in floating flooded gum\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geoff Cunningham Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67972245651691,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3972\/6827\/files\/LittleAudrey_LR.jpg?v=1791865698","url":"https:\/\/geoffcunninghamart.com\/products\/little-audrey","provider":"Geoff Cunningham Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}