TROMPE MOONGATE

Adorning the wall of the Vietnamese Mint Restaurant in Bulimba Queensland, Trompe Moongate is a gateway into Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. This mural creates a truly unique welcome for people visiting the restaurant.

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Watch Trompe Moongate’s full progress through its mural eye:

Trompe Moongate Mural Eye

Design

Jacqueline Hill’s initial inspiration came from some of her own paintings of Vietnam. These paintings were part of her 2015 Daily Painting project.

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DP172 “Memories of Vietnam I” by Jacqueline Hill

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DP173 “Memories of Vietnam II” by Jacqueline Hill

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DP174 “Memories of Vietnam III” by Jacqueline Hill

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Designing Trompe Moongate

How it Started

Below is a photo of the original wall and also is the finished brick facade and prepared circular surface.

00 Original Wall

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Trompe Moongate Wall ready to paint 16 Apr 2021

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Visit

If you’re a Brisbane local or visiting the city, don’t miss out on seeing Trompe Moongate in person and enjoying the fabulous food at Vietnamese Mint.

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Trompe Moongate at Vietnamese Mint

Watch Trompe Moongate’s full progress through its mural eye:

Trompe Moongate Mural Eye