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Dunedoo Silo Art Racehorse Winx

Winx and her Jockey Hugh Bowman Along with Trainer Chris Waller on the Dunedoo Silo Art

Dunedoo Silo Art

Located at the junction of the Golden and Castlereagh Highways, Dunedoo has joined the list of town with grain silo art. This is an interesting choice of subject, because the jockey, Hugh Bowman is from Dunedoo. Bowman won 33 of Winx’s 44 races (she won a total of 38 of the 44 races). Also featured is trainer Chris Waller.

The other side of the silo features local wildlife, making great use of the silo. The mural was painted by Peter Mortimore and his wife Carolyn who grew up in Dunedoo, adding a further local connection.

Parking is available adjacent to the silo off the main street.

Sculpture Park

A sculpture park composed of metal birds is next to the silo. These birds are found locally, with each sculpture also having an information plaque on the bird. This was a good place to stretch our legs after a two and a half hour car ride.

Dunedoo History

Dunedoo’s history from the original inhabitants to the arrival of the railway is displayed on information boards. Located near the car park, there is also a train mural on the back of the toilet building.

White Swan Café

Opposite the silo and sculptures, the White Swan Café offers meals and drinks, while offering take away if you don’t want to dine in. While inside, have a look at the decorations, which are from the 1950s.

Astronomy

An unusual and unexpected display was an information board for the planet Neptune. Centred on Coonabarabran, this is part of a virtual solar system, demonstrating how far away the other planets are.

Dunedoo was a great place to stop and stretch our legs while admiring some art and grabbing a snack.

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Barraba Silo Art Water Diviner

Barraba Silo Art

Barraba Silo Art – The Water Diviner

Painted by Fintan Magee, the Barraba silo art depicts a water diviner, representing the constant search for water in the Australian bush. A water diviner is someone who searches for water using either two metal rods, or as depicted here, two sticks. Barraba is a small town 99 kilometres north of Tamworth, New South Wales. We drove through the town because it was on our way to Tamworth from Sawn Rocks.

To view the silo, do not take the Old Manilla access road into the silos, as this will only allow you to see the unpainted rear. The silos are still operating, so there is no access. Instead, stop in the parking area on the Manilla Road, which provides excellent views of the art. Parking is provided on both sides of the road, so you do not need to cross the road to stop.

An interesting piece of artwork, with easy access and great viewing spot provided.

Fintan Magee also participated in the Newcastle Street Art Big Picture Festival 2020.

Barraba Silo Art
Barraba Silo Art

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Big Picture Festival 2020 Newcastle Street Art

Corner of King and Union

2020 Big Picture Festival Newcastle Street Art

During 2020, the Newcastle City Council, organised the Big Picture Festival that added 12 beautiful artworks to the cities’ buildings. They are all within easy walking distance of each other, and a Council map make them easy to find.

We walked around the streets to look at the murals, often crossing to the other side of the road to get a better perspective.

Map of Newcastle Street Art Big Picture Festival
Map of Newcastle Street Art
  1. Civic Lane Facing Museum Park
Civic Lane Facing Museum Park Big Picture Festival
Civic Lane Facing Museum Park by Fintan Magee

2. Civic Theatre Facing NUSpace

Civic Theatre Facing NUSpace
Civic Theatre Facing NUSpace by Bronte Naylor

3. Rear of University House Facing NuSpace

Rear of University House Facing NuSpace
Rear of University House Facing NuSpace by Inari

4. Corner of Union and King, Besties Car Park

Corner of Union and King, Besties Car Park
Corner of Union and King, Besties Car Park by Vans the Omega

5. 158 King St Just Down From Popolo

158 King St Just Down From Popolo
158 King St Just Down From Popolo by Ellie Hannon

6. Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park

Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park
Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park

7. Foghorn Brewery

Foghorn Brewery by Olas One Big Picture Festival
Foghorn Brewery by Olas One

8. Corner of Union and King

Corner of King and Union
Corner of King and Union by Jordan Lucky

9. Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park

Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park
Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park by Sophia Flegg

10. 148 King St Facing Brown St

158 King St Just Down From Popolo
148 King St Just Down From Popolo by Jasmin Craciun

11. Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park

Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park
Evolve Housing Corridor in Museum Park by Tom Henderson

12 Corner of Union and King

Corner of Union and King Big Picture Festival
Corner of Union and King by Patricia Van Lubeck