Well, I’m still here up in the Mallee and Wimmera, but not for long. I heading home tomorrow, sadly. I thought I would show you some art silos with a difference that are here.
The Trip
I have run out of time here. I didn’t get nearly as many things photographed as I hoped, but that is how it happens. Though, I know I will be back.
I have been to many places and been in all sorts of directions. I don’t like the computer I have here so I’m looking forward to getting home to work on them on my big monitor. However, I did go somewhere rather special today and thought I would share some of the photos with you.
In a small town called Brim they have some grain silos, like most places around here, but they have done something special to them.
Mallee and Wimmera Art Silos with a difference
Artist Guido van Helten has painted on them and turned them into a work of art. There are 4 portraits on there and apparently they are all people from Brim. They are incredible to see. They were started in December last year and finished in January this year. They are beside the Henty Highway and lots of people stop to look at them.
I am going to put up a gallery with some of the photos I took. I took a couple from a distance and then some close ups of the details. It is quite amazing. I hope you like it too.
Take a look at Weekend Wanderings: Silo Art Trail to seem more of the silos that have been painted.
Does anyone know who the man on the right is please?
I have read somewhere who they are, but I can’t find it now, sorry. I know it is a local farmer.
I love these images, Leanne. What great perspective and detail on such a large scale. Wonderful work.
That’s wonderful Patti, they are quite amazing.
When I see stuff like this, I’m always in awe. Excellent pictures!
I know what you mean, thanks.
Very impressive work in being able to scale up the portraits and painting them being very close to his “canvas”.
It is David, I think it must be a whole different way of thinking really.
Absolutely Amazing!
They are Ted, and even better in person.
What a way to make agricultural structures look amazing!
It is quite amazing, gives them a new life and helps the town out as well.
Those are incredible!
If you ever come back to Australia, I will have to take you up the Mallee.
Hope to next year. 🙂
Sounds like a good idea. Dave’s brother and sister in law are planning on coming too.
Oh that’s fantastic!
Yes, I hope so, we are hoping to do a bit of traveling with them while they are here.
Perfect. Hope it works out.
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Wow Leanne Thanks for showing us these as we don’t go that way.
You’re welcome Ron, they are a great thing for the area.
I love the scale of this work. A first glimpse of this from far must be so much fun.
You can see them from a distance and tell something is on them, but it isn’t until you are right in front that you get the whole thing. Thanks
These are quite something Leanne, thanks for posting.
They are Lee, thanks and you’re welcome.
How extraordinary! Not only the exquisite portraiture, but the fact they’re painted on enormous curving structures. This is like the Mallee equivalent of the Sistine Chapel!
What a great way of putting, yes, I think you are right, thanks.
Excellent work with your camera and the artists’ work; able to zoom in and see the details.
Thank you Ron, it seemed like a good idea to zoom in on some parts, the detail is quite amazing.
I am just back with a random thought. I was intrigued enough to look up Brim to see where it was and I spotted it was not too far (well, in relative terms anyway) from Donald. Have you ever been to Donald? My Great-Great-Grandfather was a studio photographer there in 1889. His company was called the Melbourne Photographic Co.
I have been to Donald, but really only driven through it, and it was a while ago. I think I remember you telling me about it, it sound familiar, small world huh. Let me know, and maybe on one of my trips I can go through it and take a couple of photos for you.
Ha! I can’t believe I’ve mentioned that before and forgotten. My brain is getting old.
I think it was a long time ago, so I wouldn’t worry, I forget things all the time, problem with being a mother, you have to remember everything for everyone in the family.
Yup. Blame the kids.
Yep works for me lol
What incredible works of art! And I love the idea of using something like a silo as a canvas. Your photos of the “street art” are fantastic.
It is an amazing concept, the silos, I imagine, wouldn’t have been the easiest thing to paint on either. Thanks Laura.
These are fantastic works of art! I saw a similar artwork on silos in southern Georgia last year. Great captures Leanne. ❤️
They are amazing, and a nice thing to do, thanks John.
And that’s why I am a photographer……. some stories need to be told.
I know exactly what you mean, thanks.
These are remarkable, Leanne. Wow. I love every photograph, the artwork is stunning and the scale makes it that much more impressive. Thank you for sharing these, I can easily see why they caught your eye, the fine detail of the artwork feels similar to some of your work I have seen and I am sure it was challenging to try and capture the scope of what you were seeing. Wonderful job!
They are Carrie, more so when you are standing in front of them. You’re welcome, it was quite a challenge working out how to photograph them, I might have to go back another time as well I think. Thanks Carrie.
That’s impressive. I never understand how they can make those things so big and still make it look like what it’s supposed to look like.
It is a whole different way of thinking, I’ve done some big stuff, like on theatre sets, but nothing like this. I imagine it takes a big of practice. Thanks Matt.
Stunning! I love these kinds of artistic transformations of man-made structures. Being able to paint so realistically at such a huge scale is a serious skill.
They are Reggie, It is nice, but I wouldn’t like to see them on too many of the silos, I love photographing them as they are. Yes, it is a very serious skill. Thanks Reggie.
Brilliant!
Yep, thanks
Wonderful photos Leanne. Happy travels!
Thank you so much, I’m home now, sadly.
ahhh, well home is good sometimes. Will you be off again soon?
it is nice to be home, I always miss the cat, but yes, off again in June to Tasmania.
That’s amazing, good for you!!
Thanks, I’ve never been, so really looking forward to it.
The art work on the silos is amazing. Great pictures.
Thanks Sonya, they look more impressive in person.
I bet they do.
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What incredible pieces of art on such a unique surface! Great photos, Leanne!
It was a great idea to paint them like this, they are close to the road so they get a lot of attention. Thanks Kim.
Would be lovely to see more industrial sites covered in such beautiful artwork. Just because something is functional doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful too.
On some yes, but not all, I like the industrial look of buildings and what they represent, so maybe half and half, lol.
Half and half is a sensible compromise 🙂 lol
I think so too, lol
gorgeous photos, love the contrasts and of course the bold cobalt OZ Sky!! 🙂
Thank you Debi, the blue sky can be a great back drop sometimes. 🙂
yes, When You Do It Leanne!! lol
I don’t know about that, I’m not really a big fan of the big blue sky, I like lots of clouds. LOL
indeed… as HOT as it gets, I am with you on that one.
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