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kiwijims


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From laneways drenched in graffiti to an ever-expanding silo trail breathing life into country towns, Australia has an eclectic mix of street art bound to compel even the firmest non-believers in the power of paint.

Colourful silo art in Northam.

The silos in Northam, WA, are examples of how street art can help bring new hope.

Banskia flowers painted on the side of grain silos in Ravensthorpe.

 Six stages of Banksia baxteri stand prominent in Ravensthorpe, west of Esperance W.A.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-02/street-art-across-australia-really-worth-hitting-the-road-for/10570566

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Kimba SA

IMG_0739-Kimba-silo.jpg

Patchewollock VIC

IMG_1776-Patchewollock-silo.jpg



-- Edited by Whenarewethere on Sunday 2nd of December 2018 01:55:42 PM

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And this one in Rochester Victoria

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Fantastic pictures People,  

Any more, from anywhere ???

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Here's a couple more from W.A.

Northam Silos WA.jpg

Northam W.A.

Silos in Pingrup.jpg

Pingrup W.A.

wheat Silos of W.A. Newdegate.jpg

Newdegate Silos W.A.

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Adds to your trip.



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  IMG_0752.JPG  Not a silo but a tank of some sorts in Mundubbera Qld.  



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IMG_0292.JPGThallon Qld.  The picture looks a bit different if you are looking from the "lookout point".



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A couple more both in NSW. Well worth a visit.

Also when in Lockhart the local museum is a ripper for a small town.

Weethale is out west of West Wyalong but a very nice scene.

Forgot to mention which is where. Water tower in Lockhart and silo in Weethale



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They are all fantastic, have seen a few, but how long do they last? it would be a shame if the paint falls off or quickly fades away

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There is a Facebook page on Silo trails Australia.
Link is:
www.facebook.com/groups/Australiansiloarttrail/


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Cindy is currently thinking where she can attach a sub-forum within the forums to gather all this info.



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Animals on bikes would be a good addition


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Here's a few more that we have seen in our travels.

K.J.



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Where are they?

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PeterD wrote:

Where are they?

 1/ Snowtown S.A.

2/ Devenish Silo Vic

3/ Moura Water Tower QLD

4/ PT Cartwright Water tank Sunshine Coast.

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Tks.

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There's a spectacular one in Weethalle NSW. Coonalpyn SA, Sheep Hills VIC and I can't remember the rest - will have to dig out my photos....

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I've seen a few silos and they are spectacular. Great to see art on a monumental scale being sponsored by country towns. These are more classified as murals than street art and should be appreciated for that. It is public art in prominent places.
Still, the ever-evolving street art (as distinct from graffiti, which is roughly the equivalent of animal scent marking, imho!) that I have seen in Europe and particularly Melbourne's Hosier Lane, is equally enthralling, but different. Street art is often challenging and provocative. That is its appeal as well as the stunning graphics.
If you are in the country, try to see some of these murals. If you are in the cities, look for the street art sites. Both are FREE, bloody marvellous and each reflect the breadth of our public art landscape.



-- Edited by Gary and Barb on Sunday 16th of December 2018 10:59:26 PM

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Facebook page called Roadside Art Australia Group is looking for contributions. Please join


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Happywanderer wrote:

Facebook page called Roadside Art Australia Group is looking for contributions. Please join

 No way, I will sooner trawl through the caravan forums and list them all in a couple of months before we go travelling than join Farcebook. I am one of the 40% who know better than expose themselves in that site.



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PeterD wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:

Facebook page called Roadside Art Australia Group is looking for contributions. Please join

 No way, I will sooner trawl through the caravan forums and list them all in a couple of months before we go travelling than join Farcebook. I am one of the 40% who know better than expose themselves in that site.

     And Ill second that.Cheers



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