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Kaniva (VIC)

Artists: David Lee Pereira
Completed in 2020
Kaniva VIC 3419, Australia

Working 12-hour days, 7 days a week, artist David Lee Pereira finished up his vibrant masterpiece of an Australian hobby falcon and sun orchids endemic to the region in just over three weeks.

“I wanted to paint images significant to Kaniva and that reflect on the rare beauty of the landscape and uniqueness of the Little Desert,” David explains.

“The sun orchids only bloom for a few weeks in Spring and don’t grow anywhere else in the world – a reminder of their rarity and, without more conversations about conservation of our native flora and fauna, they will disappear.

“Meanwhile, the Australian hobby is a symbol of the resilience and strength of our community – a totem in  response to 2020 and the pandemic.”

It was fantastic to work with Authority Creative, David Lee Pereira art and West Wimmera Shire Council on another iconic silo art mural.

Additional Links:

Australian Silo Art Trail Page