The Silo Art Movement is infusing Australians with newfound energy and enthusiasm. It’s encouraging people from all walks of life to get in their cars and caravans to journey along what is now considered Australia’s Ultimate Roadtrip. The Australian Silo Art Trail stretches over 8,500km begining in Northam WA and ending in Three Moon Qld.
Silo art isn’t just a beautiful addition to the local landscape; for many towns and communities it’s a lifeline. Silo Art is extremely important for promoting tourism in Regional Australia and if every one of us was to take our next holiday within Australia, these regional towns and communities would benefit significantly.
There are currently 52 silo art locations in the Australian Silo Art Trail with many more yet to come. Here are a few that our Marvel travellers have snapped along their way.
The GrainCorp Silos at Sea Lake Victoria. Artist: Joel Fergie & Travis Vinson (image: @adventure_today_not_tomorrow)
The Weethalle Silos, New South Wales. Artist: Heesco (image: @adventure_today_not_tomorrow)
The Weethalle silos were painted by renowned Melbourne based artist Heesco Khosnaran who was selected above nine other artists from across Australia.
The large scale mural is a tribute to the rich agricultural heritage of the small community of Weethalle and the surrounding Bland Shire Communities. They portray a shearer, a grain farmer and a small flock of sheep perched high on a balcony keeping a watchful eye over the land.
It was all made possible from grant funding through the Country Arts Support Program, local sponsorship and the generosity and co-operation of the silo owners, Paul and Jenny Northey.
Kimba Silo Art, SA. Artist Cam Scale – image @offlimits_adventures
Wirrabara Silo Art, SA. Artist Smug – image @offlimits_adventures
Tumby Bay Silo Art, SA. Artist Martin Ron. image @offlimits_adventures
The Tumby Bay silos were completed on April 13th, 2018 and were the third silos to be painted in South Australia. Overall, they are the 18th to be included in the Australian Silo Art Trail Collection.
Depicted on these silos is an interpretation of two boys jumping off the Tumby Bay Jetty. The inspiration for the silos comes from the artist Martin Ron and his assistant Matt Gorrick, who spent some time in the area before painting the silos. Saying the initial idea came from seeing people dive off the jetty into the ocean, even joining in the sport himself.
For more information on the Silo Art trail including artists details, maps, and proposed Silo Art sites, please see the Australian Silo Art Trail official website.