Find the Hosier Lane and One Way Sign (on the right side if facing down Hoiser Lane). With your eyes closed, place your hands on the wall a foot below the One Way sign, then feel your way to the right till you come across something protruding from…

This mural to me was the climax of the theme, further highlighting the sexual objectification of women. Along with the woman in the mural, there are what appear to be weasels and monsters, like the ones in fairytales who kidnap the princess in the…

Our first stop will be at AC/DC lane, where the display of street art is evident throughout the public space in the laneway. ACDC lane was renamed from Corporate Lane in tribute to the Australian rock band AC/DC , as they originated from Melbourne;…

Moving along, another piece, which perfectly fit this theme, is of a young woman tied up. This further enhances the ‘damsel in distress’ argument, and looking closely you see that regardless of her restricted, helpless state – she looks good! Again,…

This next piece, a mural of a tree or house of sorts, is reflective of the types of homes you see in fairytales where the princess i.e. ‘damsel in distress’ is kept captive. She is awaiting her ‘knight in shining armor’ to come rescue her, because,…

The first stop, which immediately caught my eye, is a mural of a beautiful, young woman dressed in conservative attire. She is lowering her gaze and clasping her scarf, implying a modest, protective stance. The flowers painted beside her complement…

The next stop is a crowded wall on another busy street corner, this time at Bullens Lane. Similar to the first Invader, this work is in a highly frequented area, however it appears to have suffered significantly less damage. This could possibly be…

A short walk or tram ride will lead the audience to the entrance of Drewery Lane, in which a Space Invader appears to be hovering on a ledge on the street corner, in typical video game fashion. This piece has been installed higher as to prevent…

Over the years, Invader’s works have become iconic to Melbourne’s streetscape. His name originates from his sprites and pixel aesthetic which stems from the 1970s and 80s, and bears resemblance to the arcade classic “Space Invaders”. However his…

In the final stretch of our journey, we head to Meyers Place. Upon wandering into this lane, you will find an Invader with mirrored tile eyes greeting you slightly above eye level. The reflective eyes on this piece are captivating as they are…