Sheep Hills

Artist: Adnate
Completed in 2016

The GrainCorp Silos at Sheep Hills are the 5th silos to be included in the Australian Silo art trail and the 3rd in the Wimmera-Mallee region of Victoria.

Adnate, who is a Melbourne based artist, has spent much of his career telling the stories of First Nations people and their native lands by painting wonderful murals of them throughout Australia.

To get inspiration for this mural, Adnate spent time among the Barengi Gaijin Land Council in north-west Victoria, building friendships and getting to know the people better.

Adnate’s mural is of a Wergaia Elder named Uncle Ron Marks, along with a Wotjobaluk Elder, Aunty Regina Hood. They both stand beside two young children, Savannah Marks and Curtly McDonald.

Conceived over four weeks in late 2016, Adnate wanted to shine the spotlight on the areas  young First Nations people, but he also wanted to portray their strong ancestral connection that they share with the elders in their communities.

Additional Links:
Documentary on the project
Drone footage
Australian Silo Art Trail Page