Welcome to another Weekend Wanderings, today we are going to look more closely at the Silo Art Trail. In the past I have shown you photos of the silos that they are painting up in the Wimmera/Mallee areas where my mother lives. It is all part of getting people up there and so far it seems to be working. The idea is to create a Silo Art Trail.
They have completed all of them now, however, I’ve only seen four, but will be up that way again soon to do the other two.
Weekend Wanderings: Silo Art Trail
Let’s take a look at the ones done so far. I have been to four of the six, as I get the others this page will be updated.
Brim
These silos were completed about 12 months ago and were painted by the artist Guido van Helten, from Queensland. The four figures on the silos are local people.
They have been very popular and there always seems to be people stopping to take a look at them.
Patchewollock
Fintan Magee painted the portrait of local Nick Hulland on the Patchewollock silo. This is a small town on the way to no where really, but it has some great things in it to photograph and I love going there.
Sheep Hills
You could be mistaken for missing Sheep Hills, there is almost nothing there, especially no public amenities, however it is where the last lot of silos were painted. For these Melbourne street artist Adnate was commissioned to produce some portraits on it. Adnate does a lot of indigenous portraits around Melbourne and anyone who loves street art knows his work. I was lucky and got to meet him a couple of times.
Lascelles
The last one that I was able to photograph was the one at Lascelles. It is a strange one as they have painted both ends, so you can’t get them all in one image, but have to take two. Of course, they gave the image of the man the best side. Whereas his wife is around the back on the messy side. It is quite strange how they were done. I couldn’t get a good one of the woman, so she will have to try again next time I am there.
Two remaining silos
Another two were commissioned, and have been completed. I don’t know who the artists will, but I do know which ones they are going to paint. The other two were painted in Rupanyup and Rosebery. Hopefully I will get up there soon to see the complete silos. Once I have, I will add them here.
To finish off here is a map of Victoria and you can see where the Wimmera and Mallee are.
Hello Leanne
The Horsham silo painting begins on Anzac Day. Would dearly love to see your photography on it once completed as you are the best silo art photographer by far. Fiona
Hey Fiona, I had no idea idea they were painting the ones in Horsham. Maybe when I finally get up to my mum’s place we can take a trip there. Thank you for that, it is nice to hear.
Hi Leanne, Rupanyup is now complete and also Coonalpyn in South Australia has been completed by Guido Van Helton. Time for you to take a trip and update your photo gallery, haha
Hello Royce, I have heard the Rupanyup one was finished, but have heard of the other one. I’m trying to organise a trip up to my mothers, and when I can I will photograph the Rupanyup ones. Thanks Royce.
Great photos Leanne of the silos.It’s made my wife and I to load up the motorhome and go see for ourselves.THANKS
Thank you so much. That’s great to hear, I hope you enjoyed seeing them, they are quite amazing.
Sheep Hills: Am I the only one seeing two giant USB sticks standing upright and glued together? 😀
I think you might be, lol
Hi Leanne sorry for my post as l was just doing a search on the artwork on the silos and saw your photos did not know l was on your web page so sorry for posting my question as l should had read first.
Love the photos happy new year.
that’s okay Peter. I hope the post answered all your questions.
Love the photos you took Leanne and the black background was that with post production? best time to take the photos? Sorry for the questions as hope to make a trip from Melbourne next week and any photo tips would be appreciated. Best wishes for 2017
I’m excited to learn that Rupanyup will have its silos painted. My mum was born and bred there and I always go that way to Adelaide – Bendigo, St Arnaud, Horsham. A silo art trail is a brilliant idea and will be good for the towns.
Yes, they start in March, so I’ve been told, no idea who is doing them though. I only just visited there for the first time recently. It is a brilliant idea. it will really make the area great for tourism.
These are really amazing. We have tons of murals on our brick walls in Woodlake and Exeter. They really dress up the towns. But silos are round and seem much more difficult to paint on. I love the topics of famous people, too. It helps people learn their culture. 🙂
They are Marsha, even better in person.I think they were hard to paint on. Thank you
I can imagine! I can’t paint on a small piece of paper! 😀😀
I’m sure you can.
Such clever artists .. Thanks for sharing Leanne 😃
They are, it is incredible to be able to do that kind of work. You’re welcome Julie.
You did an outstanding job showcasing these silos and the stunning art on them. Brilliant.
Thank you Nicci, that is great to hear.
The skill to work on such a grand scale is very impressive.
It is David, I think it would be hard to get my head around.
What fantastic artwork. I find it incredible that this artists has the grand scale vision and can create such striking painting on rounded surfaces.
They are Chris, I know, it is quite a skill being able to do that.
A brilliant idea. Thanks for “the trip”.
You’re very welcome.
I always find it fascinating that the artists can maintain the proper proportions when creating works of such scale. Wonderful work….
It is incredible that they can, I’ve done some large paintings, but nothing that big. It is quite amazing.
Your amazing photos demonstrate how artist can add color and cheer even to the most mundane structures. I remember well your great posts on the use of graffiti a couple of months ago.
They do do amazing work, it is nice to see street art becoming more and more popular, and the artists getting the recognition. Thanks Peter.
Fantastic art Leanne!
They are great John.
These are wonderful pieces of work. Thanks for showing them.
They really are quite amazing, even better in person. Makes you feel very small. You’re welcome.
Wow – these are amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Carol and you are welcome.