Rochester Silo
My latest project whilst ‘down south’ is to follow the Silo Art trails, initially, in Victoria. These have started popping up in unexpected places since 2016, and it seems are bringing new life to regional areas which have embraced the concept. There are two main trails in Victoria, one in the north-west of the State and one in the North East. There are others that I am aware of in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia. which all form a part of an Australian Silo Art Trail. My first venture was to Rochester in north east of Victoria.
Rochester Silos
The two painted silos in Rochester, depicting the Squirrel Glider and the Azure Kingfisher.
Rochester Silos
Different perspective depicting the silos from within the small park created for viewing. They are lit up at night.
Rochester Silo perspective
This image gives a great perspective on the size of the silos.
Silo depicting the Azure Kingfisher
One of two metal GrainCorp silos which was painted by Jimmy DVate featuring the Azure Kingfisher. It is the brightest coloured of all four kingfishers found in northern Victoria and measures 18 centimetres from tip of its beak to tail end.
Silo depicting the Squirrel Glider
The concrete silo painted by Jimmy DVate depicting the endangered Squirrel Glider, which is the largest of three gliders that inhabit this region of Northern Victoria
Victoria map Rochester
Map of Victoria indicating the approximate location of the Rochester silos.
Aus map Rochester