Want to see Silo and Street Art in Western Australia? Driving around southern Western Australia, you get an opportunity to see the fantastic silo and street art in the small country towns of Western Australia.
Hopefully, you will get to see at least one of these artworks as you travel around the south of this state.
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Silo Art in Western Australia
There is a lot of Silo Art in Western Australia, especially in the South of the State. Here is the Silo Art in Western Australia that I have seen.
Albany Silo Art
You will see the Albany Silo Art as soon as you turn onto the waterfront towards the Port.
Completed in March 2018, it took 17 days to paint this silo.
The artists Yok and Sheryo took inspiration for this piece of Silo Art from the Ruby Seadragon found in the waters off Albany.
It is a bit controversial as the locals don’t seem to like it much from who I’ve talked to, but I like it’s cute.
Where It Is
You will see the art silo when you turn onto Princess Royal Drive. Parking is available, even for caravans, on Princess Royal Drive.
Merredin Silo Art
It took artist, Kyle Hughes-Odgers, 14 days in August 2017, to paint four of the eight silos in Merredin. He took inspiration from the wheat fields, which Merredin is in the heart of.
The painting was no mean feat as these silos are the largest in the southern hemisphere at 610 meters long and 59 meters high.
You have a small pull-off on the road in which to view and photograph.
Where It Is
Merredin Silo Art is on the Great Eastern Highway. You will see it out of Merredin, heading towards Perth. It’s 333 km west of Kalgoorlie and 260 km east of Perth.
Newdegate Silo Art
The Newdegate Silo Art was finished in May 2018 by artist Brenton See.
The Western Bearded Dragon, the Red Tailed Phascogale, (a rare marsupial found only in the Western Australian Wheatbelt), a malleefowl and symbolic depiction of the region, are on these four silos.
The symbolic depiction is a drop of water, with white representing the salt lakes and teal representing the freshwater lakes and rain. Coloured squares, green, brown, orange and red, represent the land as if you were looking down on it.
Not only do you have a massive car park to park any manner of vehicle in, but there is also a sheltered picnic table in front of the silo.
Where It Is
Newdegate is 276 km southwest of Albany, 52 km east of Lake Grace and 132 km northwest of Ravensthorpe. You will find the artwork on Maley Street.
Northam Silo Art
Phlegm, from the U.K., and Hense, from the U.S., had the task to paint the first art silo in Western Australia in March 2015.
Phlegm’s work has strange transport devices, and Hense’s work is an abstract that he worked on simultaneously.
As with many of the working grain silos, there is a small pull-off area to view and photograph the silos.
Where It Is
Northam is 96 km northeast of Perth.
The silos are located on the Northam – Toodyay Road and you can see them from the Great Eastern Highway, so you won’t miss the turn-off.
Pingrup Silo Art
Completed September 2018, in 15 days by artist, Evoca1, Pingrups silo art show the heart of this town.
From the picnic races to the Merino sheep farming area, I think adding the animals has added a bit more to this artwork than others have.
There is a small pull-off where you can view the silo art and read the information board.
Where It Is
Pingrup is 78 km southwest of Newdegate and 361 km southeast of Perth.
You’ll see the silo art on Jolly Road.
Ravensthorpe Silo Art
The Banksia is what you notice first on these silos painted by artist Amok Island in September 2016.
It shows the flowering stages of the Banksia as well as showing a Honey Possum and New Holland Honey Eater eating the nectar.
It’s a working site, so I took the second photo from pulling over on the South Coast Highway, and the first was on Dance Street.
Where It Is
Ravensthorpe is 526 km southeast of Perth and 187 km northwest of Esperance.
On the corner of Dance Street and South Coast Highway.
Street Art Western Australia
There is not only Silo Art in Western Australia but Street Art as well. As you road trip around chasing the Silo Art, you can see the Street Art as I did and you can see where it is below.
Albany Street Art
Albany, Western Australia, has a wide range of art, ranging from a silo to water tanks and street art.
The street art is in the main street and shopping centre. Look down the alleyways to see what may be hidden down there.
Up at Bunnings, you can see the two painted water tanks.
The Aboriginal artists are Margaret Miller, Lynette Knapp, Michael Cummings, Tameka Cummings & Kathleen Toomath, the inspiration being the sea surrounding Albany.
Where It Is
Albany is 482 km west of Esperance and 418 km southeast of Perth.
The street art is anywhere from the Albany Highway to York Street, its alleyways and surrounding streets.
Bunnings are located at 162 Chester Pass Road, and the water tanks are down the side, on Brooks Garden Boulevard.
Cranbrook and Katanning Street Art
Katanning is a street art town with examples on walls dotted all over town.
Large pieces like the example below are on Aberdeen Street near the Katanning RV stopover.
Cranbrook is also an excellent place to see some street art if you are in the area or just passing through.
The sculpture of a shearer is on the corner of the Great Southern Highway and Dunn Street.
Kaffe 107 has the bright and colourful Kangaroo, Emu and Kookaburra with cakes and coffee.
Where It Is
Cranbrook is 91.5 km north of Albany on the Great Southern Highway.
Lake Grace IGA
If you are passing through, there is artwork on the side of the IGA in Lake Grace.
The Pioneering Women Mural features 48 who were pioneers of the area.
Where It Is
Lake Grace is 325 km east of Perth or 247 km northeast of Albany.
There is also a Mosaic Garden just out of town with 365 mosaics. For more information on the area and its artwork, click here.
Pioneer Park, Scaddan Street Art
Pioneer Park in Scaddan is a great place to stop, use the toilets and see the art painted on the walls and mosaics in the pathways.
Where It Is
Pioneer Park is 150 km south of Norseman and 53 km north of Esperance on the Coolgardie – Esperance Highway. You come upon it quickly, so keep an eye out on the north side of town.
Art Sculptures of Western Australia
Silo Art in Western Australia and street art is complemented by sculptures that dot the countryside. You’ll find it’s something to keep the drive entertaining in between the Silo and Street Art.
Lake Ewlyarmartup
This day and camping spot, have a sculpture looking out over the lake.
Where It Is
Lake Ewylarmartup is only 16 minutes or 19 km east of Katanning. Follow the signs to turn off the Katanning-Nyabing Road at Langaweira Road.
Menzies and Lake Ballard Sculptures
Menzies is a small town in the Goldfields. Gold is not the only thing people come here for, as history, through sculptures, is recreated on the street. This is a small sample.
Signs beside the artwork explain what it is about and its relevance to the town. Both sides of the road have these artworks for about a mile each way.
I haven’t been to Lake Ballard Salt Lake, but I know there are more sculptures similar to Menzies and a camping ground, so you don’t have to drive back straight away. There is no potable water, but you have toilets, bins and a dump point. It does get muddy after rain.
Where It Is
Menzies is 131 km north of Kalgoorlie, and Lake Ballard (with its own campground) is a further 53 km northwest.
Information Centre Norseman Street Art and Camel Sculptures on the Roundabout
You can’t help seeing these two art projects as you enter Norseman.
On the side of the Information Centre wall is the painting titled, The Woodlands on the Wall, which depicts the local wildlife.
The artist was Brenton See, and he finished this artwork in mid-July 2020.
The corrugated iron camels are a nod to Norseman’s past when camel trains bought in supplies and the mail.
Where It Is
The Information centre and roundabout with the camels are both on Princep Lane, Norseman.
Ravensthorpe Art Sculptures
Ravensthorpe not only has an art silo but garden sculptures as well.
These sculptures complement the Farm Art Trail and art silo in town.
Where It Is
Ravensthorpe is 188 km northwest of Esperance and 293 km southwest of Albany.
The Farm Gate Art Trail Hopetoun – Ravensthorpe
When driving around the Hopetoun Ravensthorpe area, we came upon the Farm Gate Art Trail.
These sculptures at farm gates now number 32 locations, and we saw a few of them driving on the highway.
You can find a map of all the locations here. Following the trail is a fun activity for the whole family if you’re in the area.
Where It Is
Between Hopetoun and Ravensthorpe with some north, west and east of Ravensthorpe.
Conclusion
I hope you get the chance to visit Silo Art in Western Australia as well as street art, sculptures and water tanks/towers on your road-tripping adventures. More are added all the time, so be sure to check the Australian Silo Art Trail for updates.
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I wish I had seen this when I was in WA. We are planning to get back to Australia next year, but will spend most our time in the south I think. I love this idea though and outdoor art is one of my favorite things to discovery when traveling.
It is a bit out of the way, Laureen unless you know where to look. I’m sure that you will find plenty when you are back here.
Great post! I have to say I love house sitting too and am glad to see there’s an Australian one too. I think the in country ones are great!
Thanks, Heather. There’s nothing like keeping your expenses down while you travel.
I love this post. Silo Art is fascinating and stunning. It makes a boring piece of equipment into a wonderful art museum. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Bree. It’s always fun getting out and about and seeing these artworks.
Wow, these are so fun! What a cool way to decorate the silos.
They are amazing and the artists are incredible in how fast they do them.
I imagine that spotting silo art would be a great way to keep kids occupied during a trip – and get them learning something about the area and its history,
Definitely, Annie. All the art is inspired by what’s in the area, either nature or history.
I am so happy to see more of your silo art photos. Such an interesting way to share art. And I love how they use multiple silos as a canvas. I often search out murals when we travel. Next time we go on a road trip I will need to search silo art. And keep this post to help plot a colourful route in Western Australia!
Thanks, Linda. I’m sure you will have so much more to check out while you’re here too.
Loving this silo art in Western Australia. So much creative talent!
There is so many great artists painting the silos, water towers and streets here. We are very lucky.
I love the treasure hunt of street art – and I’ve never seen silo art – very fun!
It really is a treasure hunt, Tracy, and a fun one at that.
Wow, love the wild variety of art… whether on silo, water tank, building, sidewalk, or as sculpture! Fabulous and joyful!!
Thanks, Angela. The regional areas really know how to bring in the tourists with all these different types of art.
My goodness! Your blog is so thorough and I love all of the art you chose!
Thanks, Cheryl. It easy to take photos of such fantastic art.
Love the creative canvas being used to create art. Seeing a silo tranformed into a work of art is pretty cool!
It is a great idea, Michelle and great tourism dollars for the regions as well.
That’s amazing that they have all that silo art! I’ve never seen that before. Great post!
Thanks, Tiffany. There is silo, water tank, water tower and street art throughout regional Australia. Win-win for everyone.
I love the silo art! I have never come across silos that have been painted so beautifully, it really makes driving past them way more exciting. Thanks for the great post!
Thanks, it is a great concept in Australia.
This is such a unique and interesting post! I never knew about silo art. Thank you for sharing all the ones you’ve visited!
You’re welcome. They are all over the country and more are being added all the time.
Oh wow! That is some amazing street art, I’d love to visit!
I hope you do visit here one day, Emily.
This is a fantastic post and is something to add to my travel bucket list.
Thanks, Sandra. I hope that you get to travel here someday.
Those silos are so unique! I’ve never see anything like that before. I love an interesting art piece ☺️
It is, Caitlin. It’s a great way to get tourism to your town and more countries should adopt it.
Adding this to my list of things to see in Australia! I think the seahorse one is my favorite.
I don’t mind it either. I hope you get to see many more.
I’m loving all the silo and street art you’ve discovered in Western Australia. I grew up in a farming community so this is a great way to showcase creative talent.
You’re right, Karen. It’s also a great way to get people back in regional areas.
Great post! I love street art. It is difficult to climb up high and paint so beautifully keeping in mind the proportions especially of animals and humans. I particularly like the silo street art in Albany, I am traveling to WA soon and this post is useful for me. 🙂
Thanks, Jan. Enjoy your visit to the different types of art around Western Australia and your holiday in Australia.
This is amazing! I love all the art with little animals on it, adorable!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Emily.