How do you capture 50 years of motoring passion in a single artwork?
For artist Alex Lehours, the answer was to create a mural that feels less like a timeline and more like a journey—an explosion of stories, memories and machines brought together in one vibrant visual experience. A special thanks to the crew at Publicis Groupe for trusting us with such an iconic piece of the Shannons story.
Commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shannons, the mural was designed for installation within the Super Rig, creating a moment of discovery for visitors and enthusiasts alike. The brief called for a bold, bespoke collage that would honour the brand's rich history while reflecting its enduring connection to Australia's motoring community.
Alex approached the project as a living archive, weaving together iconic vehicles, motorsport culture, collector passion and the countless moments that have shaped Shannons over the past five decades. Layers of imagery collide and overlap, creating a dynamic visual landscape packed with details waiting to be uncovered.
Bright colour, energetic composition and nostalgic references combine to create a mural that rewards a second look—and then a third. Like any great garage conversation, the artwork reveals new stories the longer you spend with it.
Rather than presenting history as a sequence of events, the mural captures the feeling of being part of the enthusiast community itself. The excitement of a first car. The pride of a restoration. The thrill of race day. The friendships, memories and shared passion that connect generations of motoring fans.
Installed inside the Super Rig, the work transforms the space into a celebration of Australian motoring culture and the people who keep it alive. It invites visitors to pause, reminisce and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of stories that have defined Shannons since 1975.
The result is a vibrant tribute to 50 years of heritage, passion and community—a mural built from memories, driven by enthusiasm, and designed to be explored.
