Who painted brim silos?

artist Guido Van Helten
In January 2016, nine months after the completion of the Northam Silos in Western Australia, Brim in the Wimmera-Mallee region of Victoria was painted by world renowned Australian artist Guido Van Helten. Guido was raised in Brisbane and was a graffiti artist in his youth.

When were the brim silos painted?

The Brim silo project began in late 2015 and completed in 2016 as the first silo painting in the State of Victoria.

How many painted silos are there in Victoria?

Our Guides. There are currently 22 silo art locations and two Mobile Silo Art location throughout Victoria with most in two separate regions.

What towns have silo art in Victoria?

You can find these momentous murals in Sheep Hills, Brim, Sea Lake, Albacutya, Patchewollock, Lascelles, Nullawil, Rosebery, Goroke, Kaniva and Rupanyup. A unique art project that is still evolving, the Silo Art Trail has already revitalised the towns and brought thousands of new visitors to the region.

What was the first silo art?

The first official silo artwork appeared in Western Australia in 2015 when Phlegm and HENSE painted a silo in Northam. However, the Silo Trail concept was started by the Yarriambiack Shire Council in 2016.

Where was the first silo mural?

On Thursday, 11th June, the Governor visited Northam as part of his program to promote regional travel and encourage all West Australians to get out and see our beautiful State.

Where was the first silo art in Victoria?

Brim Silo
Brim Silo by Guido van Helten Guido van Helten’s mural in Brim (also pictured at the top of the post) was the first silo artwork to appear in Victoria and its international success inspired the establishment of the Silo Art Trail.

Where was the first silo painted in Australia?

Since the first silo was painted in 2015 in Brim, Victoria, there are now 25 painted silos by both Australian and international artists featuring artwork ranging from local people, to Australia flora and fauna and even favourite Australian past-times and important moments in Australian history such as Anzac Day.

Where does the silo art trail start and finish?

The northernmost silo art is in Patchewollock, which is 160km north of Rupanyup. From Patchewollock, the trail heads east to finish in Nullawil, which is another 120km away.

How many painted silos are there in Australia?

Since then, one-off silo art projects have blossomed across other states of Australia—Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales—with the current count at 35 painted silos and 69 smaller painted water towers.

Who started silo art in Australia?

Phlegm & HENSE
Western Australia is where it all began, with the very first silo being painted in Northem by Phlegm & HENSE in 2015. There are now six in the state, but it has been a few years since there were any new ones.

Where are all the painted silos in Australia?

Map

  • Mobile Silos. Woomelang Mobile Silos. Woomelang Mobile Silos. Woomelang Mobile Silos. Woomelang Mobile Silos.
  • Australian Silo Art Trail. Albacutya Silo Art. Albany Silo Art. Arkona Silo Art. Avoca Silo Art.
  • Street Art Towns. Alice Springs Street Art Town. Benalla Wall to Wall Street Art. Darwin’s Main Street art area.