Often on a Monday Andrew (High Riser) shows photos of murals – joining in with a weekly meme called just that…..Monday Murals.
A couple of weeks ago we spent some time up on the Murray at Echuca – and with a forecast of better weather than the last time (when it was so cold we spent most of the time inside) this time we planned to go out and about exploring within an hour’s drive.
Rochester is just under a half hour drive away through flatfish farming land, some sheep and loads of cattle to be seen, particularly those lovely black and white herds of Holstein Friesians so prevalent in northern Victoria because they are part and parcel of our dairy industry
After lunch at the historic Shamrock Hotel it was just a short walk over the train tracks to see what we came for. The art on the disused silos. Featuring a Squirrel Glider and an Azure Kingfisher painted by Jimmy Dvate.
A few media items
http://www.graincorp.com.au/about-graincorp/siloart
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-30/rochester-cashes-in-on-silo-art-trail-lexplosion/9918800
From a distance:-
Front on:-
Cropped:- Squirrel Glider
Cropped:- Azure Kingfisher
I had to wait for ages because people would drive in and park right slap back in front of them. Consequently I only managed one ‘goodish’ photo.
Sami hosts Monday Murals and if you would like to see more – follow this link.
Still Waters 
My eyes have turned greenish.
I would LOVE to see the silo murals.
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Not sure how you are with car travel EC and it might be a bit of a hike but there are some new ones just finished in Grenfell NSW.
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Very nice murals! I like the face on the squirrel.
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
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Very endearing isn’t it Mae
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I don’t think I have seen the mural photo of the squirrel glider before. Maybe not the kingfisher either. They are both great and right in the town. They are quite new, so that may be why I haven’t seen them.
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Yes, finished just last year. Really bright clear colours in real life. Could be an idea for a day trip for you and R to see them
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Wow, these are beautiful and huge Cathy.
We also have murals painted in silos in remote Western Australia, would love to go visit someday.
Thanks for contributing.
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I believe more and more are being painted Sami. They are a great way to attract visitors to an area. I read there are some in most of the states now – and more planned. With a bit of luck we’ll see some Benalla way soon.
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I love them, especially the King Fisher
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A bright blue isn’t it. And what about the fish in its mouth!!
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Very nice !
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Beautiful to look at Germaine
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Amazing mural and a nice way to decorate silos which are always ugly
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Big plain and yes somewhat ugly – but serving a purpose. More and more of them are being painted and bringing tourists to the areas.
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What a nice place to make murals,very pretty painted.
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They do look good!
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Wow, great murals and that on a round surface. I like them.
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I imagine it would be difficult to paint those big round structures so a big round of thanks to the artists
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Wow, amazing. So beautiful!!!
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Amazing indeed Iris. And beautiful as well
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…I’ve seen several murals like these, just wonderful.
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Aren’t they great to look at. A great way to give a purpose to an unused very large item
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My daughter would go crazy painting those silos and towers but for now she has to settle for milk cans.
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Lol Annie – but then you know what they say. From little things big things grow! All she needs is a cherry picker and a really really lot of spray cans of paint 😊
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wonderful – kudos for patience.
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Thanks Kiara – yes patience won in the end!
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An unusual canvas for a very impressive art form. This is entirely new to me! Thanks, Cathy!
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I’m not sure if there are any being ‘decorated’ in other parts of the world Diane. I might just look into that.
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