I have traveled throughout Australia on numerous road trips. One of my favorite pastimes while traveling is looking out for and photographing silo art – it is both entertaining and often quirky; many pieces are truly astonishing!
Biloela, Queensland is home to breathtaking silo art that stands as an inspiring testament to rural tradition and contemporary creativity. These once utilitarian structures, once utilized agriculturally, have been transformed into breathtaking canvases that tell the tale of Biloela’s rich heritage and natural beauty. Situated deep within Australia’s outback region, Biloela’s silo art mesmerizes visitors with vibrant colors and intricate details, as it honors its agricultural roots with scenes depicting cattle grazing, expansive fields, native wildlife species, as well as hardworking farming communities that have created Biloela’s unique identity.
Silo art in Biloela not only showcases the talents of local artists but also fosters community pride by uniting communities through an appreciation of history and culture. Set against the Queensland sky, Biloela’s silo art stands as an impressive testament to art’s ability to transform unexpected surfaces; created by Joel Fergie and Travis Vinson under their collaborative name The Zookeeper/DRAPPL respectively.
Three Moon Silo is one of the crowning achievements on Queensland’s Silo Art Trail, created by two esteemed artists Joel Fergie (known as Zookeeper) and Travis Vinson (DRAPL). They made this magnificent work of art as an emotional tribute to a local icon.
Three Moon Creek’s story is interwoven with local folklore. One account recounts an Aboriginal Stockman who, while brewing his billy on its banks, became transfixed by an amazing celestial phenomenon: moon appeared to magically duplicate itself: there it was, one in the sky; two reflected off tranquil creek waters; and finally another one nestling within his billy.
Another legend of its origin involves Aboriginal men employed to tend sheep at a nearby farm who, upon reaching its conclusion, found themselves without well-paying employment under favorable conditions and were uncertain when their contract would end. Unable to set an exact return date, they instead instructed the workers to return when three moons had waxed and waned – henceforth becoming known as Three Moon Creek as both celestial symbolism and local heritage.
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This list is by no means comprehensive – more can be found! Just from my recent excursion. In Monto (near Three Moons), don’t miss the street art.