Rosebery
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Photo by: James Guard
GrainCorp Silos at Rosebery - Victoria
Artist: Kaff-eine
Location: Henty Hwy, Rosebery, Victoria
Proudly owned by: GrainCorp
Video by Aichkaye
Photos by: Annette Green
The GrainCorp Silos at Rosebery were completed in late 2017 and are the 13th silos to be included in the Australian Silo Art Trail. It’s one of only five silos in the trail that has also been painted by a female. Tungamah by Sobrane, Rupanyup by Julia Volchkova, Brunswick by Loretta Lizzio and Albany co-painted by Sheryo being the other four.
Before commencing her artwork on the Rosebery silo, Melbourne based artist Kaff-eine, spent time in the Mallee assisting “Rone” on the Lascelles silo mural project. Kaff-eine also used this time to travel between the neighbouring communities. She discovered the natural wonders of the environment around her and acquainted herself with the local families, farmers and business owners of the area also. By doing this Kaff-eine identified the elements that she felt truly represented the spirit and tenacity of the Mallee.
On one silo she captures the image of a young female farmer, a strong woman who is used to the hardships of the land. Her clothes are work-shirt and jeans with turned down cowboy boots and depict the life she lives. Her sufferings through drought and the other hardships of the land.
On the other silo is a man sharing a tender moment with a very close friend. He portrays the image of the typical Mallee farmer with his Akubra hat, boots and oilskin vest. Where as the horse, with head bent shows its mutual trust, love and genuine affection for his companion and owner.
