Wimmera Mallee Silo Trail - North West Victoria
Rupanyup Silo
Painted by Russian mural artist, Julia Volchkova, and unveiled early in 2017, the mural quietly honors the integral role that sport and community play in rural Australian populations. Depicted are local sporting team members, Ebony Baker dressed in netball...
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Walpeup Silo
Painted by Julian Clavijo and Camilo Delgardo and portrays the story of Harold Thomas Bell, a local 16 year old who managed to sign up in 1917 for the Light Horse Regiment. He was injured in the the battle in Beersheba and died of his injuries.
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Sheep Hills Silo
Painted in 2016 on GrainCorp’s Sheep Hills silos, built in 1938, by Melbourne-based artist, Adnate. Adnate’s depiction of Wergaia Elder, Uncle Ron Marks, and Wotjobaluk Elder, Aunty Regina Hood, alongside two young children, Savannah Marks and Curtly McDonald...
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Brim Silo
The Brim silos were painted by Guido van Helten and completed early in 2016. The Brim silo complex was the first silo artwork to appear in Victoria. After gaining widespread local and international attention, its success shone a spotlight on the Wimmera Mallee...
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Rosebery Silo
Complete late 2017 by Melbourne artist, Kaff-eine, her artwork depicts themes that she says embody the region’s past, present and future. The silo on the left captures the grit, tenacity and character of the region’s young female farmers, who regularly face...
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Patchewollock Silo
This silo was completed in late 2016 by Brisbane artist, Fintan Magee. The silo depicts local sheep and grain farmer, Nick ‘Noodle’ Hulland. According to the artist, he exemplified the no-nonsense hardworking spirit of the region, and perhaps more importantly,...
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Lascelles Silo
Painted mid 2017 by Melbourne-based artist, Rone. The silos depict local farming couple, Geoff and Merrilyn Horman, part of a family that has lived and farmed in the area for four generations. Rone went to great lengths to paint in the silo’s existing raw...
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Nullawil Silos
Painted in 2019 by Australian street-artist, Smug, the emphasis of the artwork is on the kelpie and highlights the importance of working dogs to the farming communities. The town name ‘Nullawil’ is derived from two Aboriginal words, “Nulla” meaning killing...
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Sea Lake Silo
Painted by ‘Drapl & The Zookeeper’, the artwork is a celebration of the still and silence found in outback Victoria, and the associated feelings of wholeness and freedom. The young girl, swinging from a Mallee Eucalyptus, looks over Lake Tyrrell and reflects...
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St Arnaud Silos
The Silos at St Arnaud, titled ‘Hope’, were painted by Kyle Torney, a local artist, and work was completed in 2020. The artwork celebrates the rich gold mining history of the area. Kyle has now painted many wall murals within the St Arnaud township. The project...
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