The artist, in leading the project at the Westside Community Centre in West Albury, learned that one of the young people painting with her was actually family.

The Giilang Wall is a mural expanding across the front of the building and tells the story of the area's people and geography.

Davys said work began 12 months ago with 20 children involved in the design.

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"It was an extraordinary journey to be a part of, being able to not only do some painting and drawing, but also speaking Wiradjuri language and teaching it to the children as well," she said.

"Around the mural you'll see a lot of animals, that's what people were telling us they see here - lots of kangaroos and garrus, or magpies.

"Another special aspect about West Albury is the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk and the river.

"We had to make sure all those pieces they wanted was on the wall."

Fellow artist Tracie MacVean also joined Davys on the project, made possible by a $35,000 NSW government grant.

Albury MP Justin Clancy was at the launch on Thursday and said it was more than a piece of art, but a story of those involved.

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"This is a tremendous local mural which is both beautiful in itself and in the impact it makes by promoting neighbourhood pride," he said.

Included in the mural is Monument Hill, the 'Quik-stop', native animal tracks, Aboriginal designs, and the hand-prints of the children.

Giilang is the Wiradjrui word for story.