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22 September, 2023
Silo art featured in book
The Wimmera Mallee's iconic silo art is featured in a new Australian Geographic book. A visually stunning book which pays tribute to the silo art phenomenon and chronicles the transformation of Australia into an expansive outdoor art gallery, it...
The Wimmera Mallee's iconic silo art is featured in a new Australian Geographic book.
A visually stunning book which pays tribute to the siloart phenomenon and chronicles the transformation of Australia into an expansive outdoor art gallery, it features a comprehensive map detailing eachsilo,siloowner, andsiloartist across Australia.
In a coup for tourism, it also details the locations of the street art, festivals, murals, and water tower art featured in the book.
Author Alasdair McGregor takes readers on a captivating journey through the heartland of Australia, where fading agricultural relics are reborn as magnificent artistic masterpieces. Delving into the dreams and determination that have united rural communities along the burgeoningSiloArt Trail, it also introduces the talented artists behind these monumental creations, many of whom evolved from graffiti artists into internationally sought-after muralists.
"Australia's landscape is transforming into a canvas for creative expression, with vibrantsiloart projects adorning regions from Victoria's mallee to the heartlands of South Australia," Mr McGregor said.
"SiloArt, Australia's Outdoor Art Revolution,brings together art and community to celebrate the incredible transformation of everyday structures into mega murals of beauty and cultural significance," he said.
Australian Geographic editor Chrissie Goldrick said: "SiloArt, Australia's Outdoor Art Revolution,showcases the remarkable artistic talent and community spirit that define our nation. These monumental artworks are best appreciated up close, and we encourage everyone to use the map featured in the book to explore regional Australia's true national gallery."
“Siloart has captured the nation's imagination as epic canvases emerged across the country's rural landscapes to attract tourists and economically boost Australia's lesser-known regions. These massive paintedsilosare not just static structures; they are vibrant testaments to the power of creativity, community, and cultural revitalisation," she said.