Mini Silos In Merredin

Merredin College wanted in on the silo action so it commissioned its own mini versions, finished in mosaic tile. The set marks an entrance to the college and the theme seems to be iconic images that represent the area's history.

The silos.

History unfolds, from the original aborigines to water storage and development.

The railroad arrives.

People and animals, soldiers and kangaroos.

Sure signs the civilized world has arrived, time to walk your dog.

Enjoying The Art On The Public Silo Trail In Western Australia

What a fantastic idea, take the giant blank concrete canvases of the grain silos in Western Australia and get artists to transform them with major murals. Welcome to the Public Silo Trail.

The project is sponsored by FORM, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing all things art to Western Australia. Success!

First stop, Northam. This explosion of color is by HENSE.

Sarah, in front of some HENSE dots.

Next up, Phegm.

A great collection of fantastic silo beasts and machines.

Roaming Rural Australia, Part One

Time to road trip to Southwest Australia, wander the two lane bands of asphalt, see some old industry, nature, curiosities.

Grain elevator, distant train cars.

Westonia. Watching out for the local fauna.

Sarah at sunset.

Big Orange in Harvey. Classic roadside vernacular architecture. Local flora, in bloom.

The surf in Esperance.